# Ispmanager

Ispmanager is commercial web server and website panel control panel. It permits working with services without using a command line or manual settings. The product supports a wide range of functions and has a visual interface designed with WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines). Ispmanager supports servers based on Linux distributions and can be installed on both physical servers and virtual machines (VPS/VDS).
Ispmanager allows managing software installed on the server, such as web server (Apache/Nginx, Open LiteSpeed), database server (MySQL, MariaDB, Percona, PostgreSQL), mail server (Exim/Dovecot), and other related services through a web interface.

## Product history

The first public version of the control panel, ispmanager 4 — was released on March 17, 2004.
In 2014, ispmanager 5 was released. It was written on the proprietary COREmanager framework, including a web server, plugin system, and a new theme style orion. The product was packaged in deb/rpm packages, with data storage moved to SQLite or MySQL databases.
In 2021, a new version of ispmanager 6 was released with interface optimization, improved software updates, and resource monitoring. The product received updated APS repository and Ansible support. Ispmanager 6 is a web server control panel for website owners and hosting providers. It supports creation of web servers using Apache, Nginx, OpenLiteSpeed software, configuration of DNS web servers. It offers the following administrator options: creating an unlimited number of sites, domains, email addresses and users. The control panel enables to work with virtual and dedicated servers. The panel allows for automatic installation of CMS, including WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, etc. The service performs scheduled or manual backups. Built-in firewall filters network connections to the server and prevents unauthorized access. It works on-premise and offers 4 license configurations: lite, pro, host, and business.
According to independent estimates, ispmanager is among the top 5 most popular control panels in the world by number of installations.

## Product versions

| Ispmanager lite | Ispmanager pro | Ispmanager host |
| Supports up to 10 sites | Supports up to 50 sites Docker container virtualization CloudLinux limits support | Unlimited sites All lite and pro features |

## Ispmanager features
### Web server configuration

* Apache
* Nginx
* OpenLiteSpeed
Supports PHP, Python, Node.js with a version selector

### Installation of CMS

* WordPress
* Drupal
* Joomla, etc.
* SitePro website builder
* Softaculous integration

### Databases

* MySQL
* MariaDB
* Percona
* PostgreSQL
* Other DB's in Docker (pro/host version only)

### Security tools

* Let's Encrypt SSL auto-issue
* User and administrator access rights differentiation
* Configuring backups locally and to external storage
* Services monitoring and recovery
* Independent environment for the control panel and sites — sites will continue to work even if the control panel goes down
* AI-powered antivirus and bot protection BitNinja
* Protection against network attacks
* Cloudflare integration
* DDoS-guard integration
* Fail2ban
* Firewall configuration
* VPN WireGuard
* DNSSEC support
* CloudLinux integration

### Mail server

* Setting up mail domains
* Creating mailboxes
* Setting up mail aliases and mail collectors
* Mail import
* Built-in mail client Roundcube
* Settings for external mail clients
* Spam and virus protection tools

### Integration and migration

* API
* Integration with HostBill, WiseCP, Blesta, ClientExec, WHMCS and BILLmanager
* Ability to create your own plugins and modules
* Transfer of users and data between ispmanager control panels
* Cpanel and Plesk backup files restore supported

## Supported operating systems

* Debian 11, 12
* Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, 24.04
* AlmaLinux 8, 9
* Rocky Linux 8, 9
The latest current versions are supported.

## Ispmanager advantages

* Wide range of supported software
* User friendly interface by customer feedback
* Less resources comparable to top panels
* Free technical support 24/7
* It is possible to update the installed software using the operating system's tools
* Lower price compared to competitors

## Licenses

Ispmanager is commercial panel. The license is purchased per server IP address or (starting with ispmanager 5) is issued with activation key on servers behind NAT. The key / IP address can be changed once a month. License availability and expiration date is controlled by ispmanager's automatic access to the vendor's authorization server. A free trial of the control panel without limitation of functionality is available for 14 days.

## About the company

Ispmanager company is the developer of ispmanager control panel, founded in Irkutsk in 2004 under the name ISPsystem. Now ispmanager is an independed privately owned IT company with headquarters in Europe and Middle East. In addition to the ispmanager hosting control panel, the company also provides SSL certificates, modules and professional services.
Ispmanager software is widely used in 150 countries around the world. The solution is provided by partners such as Alibaba Cloud, Vultr, DigitalOcean, COLOBRIGE, eApps, mCloud, UltaHost, and others.
The company is a regular exhibitor and speaker at the World's #1 Cloud Industry Conference - CloudFest and also local events in Europe and USA.