Best aaPanel Security Practices

Best aaPanel Security Practices

aaPanel provides excellent security features, but additional steps can help protect your server.

🔹 Essential Security Steps

1. Change Default aaPanel Port

   • Modify the panel port from 8888 to a custom port in the settings.

   • Example: Change to 5283 and allow it through the firewall.

2. Enable SSL for aaPanel Dashboard

   • Go to Settings → Panel SSL and enable HTTPS.

   • Use Let’s Encrypt SSL for enhanced security.

3. Disable Root Login & Use SSH Keys

   • Disable root login in SSH (/etc/ssh/sshd_config).

   • Use key-based authentication instead of passwords.

4. Enable Firewall & Security Services

   • Use Fail2Ban to block multiple failed login attempts.

   • Set up ModSecurity to block malicious requests.

🔹 Conclusion: Following these security best practices will safeguard your aaPanel server against attacks.