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HestiaCP is a free, open-source web hosting control panel — an actively maintained fork of VestaCP that addresses the security vulnerabilities and lack of development that affected VestaCP after 2018. HestiaCP delivers a clean, minimalist interface with Nginx + Apache dual-stack, multi-PHP support, email hosting, DNS management, and SSL automation.
HestiaCP is known for its extremely low resource footprint — the panel itself consumes very little RAM and CPU, leaving more resources available for hosted websites and applications. This makes HestiaCP an excellent choice for smaller Cloud VPS plans where every megabyte of RAM counts.
On a Host4Fun Cloud VPS, HestiaCP runs on fully isolated KVM hardware with dedicated AMD Ryzen cores, DDR5 RAM, and NVMe SSD — delivering a clean, fast, free hosting environment that works well even on the smallest $3/mo Starter plan.
HestiaCP installs via a single command on a fresh Ubuntu or Debian VPS. The installer configures Nginx + Apache, multi-PHP (PHP-FPM), MySQL/MariaDB, Exim mail, Dovecot IMAP, Bind DNS, and all HestiaCP services within 5-10 minutes.
Host4Fun delivers the Cloud VPS with full root access. SSH in, run the HestiaCP installer, and access the panel at port 8083. No license key required — HestiaCP is completely free.
A complete feature set tailored for the HestiaCP control panel on a high-performance Cloud VPS.
HestiaCP's defining characteristic — the panel itself uses minimal RAM and CPU. Unlike heavier panels that consume 200–500 MB RAM just for the control panel, HestiaCP leaves nearly all VPS resources available for hosted websites. Ideal for $3–$7/mo Cloud VPS plans.
HestiaCP uses Nginx as a reverse proxy in front of Apache by default — delivering Nginx's static file performance and Apache's .htaccess compatibility together. Switch to Nginx-only for pure performance or Apache-only for full .htaccess support.
One-click SSL provisioning and auto-renewal for all hosted domains via Let's Encrypt. Force HTTPS, configure HSTS, and manage wildcard certificates from the panel. HestiaCP handles cert renewal automatically without any manual intervention.
Exim MTA with Dovecot IMAP/POP3, SpamAssassin, ClamAV antivirus, and Roundcube webmail included. Manage email accounts, forwarders, aliases, and DKIM/SPF/DMARC records per domain from the HestiaCP interface.
Install and run PHP 7.x and 8.x simultaneously with per-domain version selection. HestiaCP manages multiple PHP-FPM versions through its package manager integration — switch PHP versions per domain without restarting the full web server.
Create and manage MySQL and MariaDB databases with HestiaCP's clean database interface. phpMyAdmin available directly from the panel. Per-user database limits configurable through hosting packages.
HestiaCP supports multiple user accounts with configurable hosting packages. Define resource limits — domains, disk quotas, bandwidth, email accounts, databases — and assign packages to users. Suitable for small hosting businesses.
Schedule automated backups of all accounts including web files, databases, email, and DNS zones. Configure backup destinations (local, FTP) and retention periods. Restore individual users or specific files from the backup manager.
HestiaCP supports DNS clustering for synchronising zones across multiple servers. Configure primary and secondary nameservers that automatically synchronise — providing DNS redundancy for production hosting environments.
Review license options and minimum server requirements before ordering your Cloud VPS.
| CPU | 1 vCPU (any size) |
| RAM | 256 MB minimum (512 MB+ recommended) |
| Disk | 2 GB minimum for HestiaCP (20+ GB for sites) |
| OS | Ubuntu 20.04/22.04, Debian 11/12 |
| IPv4 | 1 dedicated public IPv4 |
| Root Access | Full root SSH required |
| Virtualisation | KVM (fully supported) |
HestiaCP is a free, actively maintained open-source fork of VestaCP. All features included at zero cost — unlimited domains, email, databases, and users. No license key, no expiry, no per-domain fees.
All listed OS options are available free during Host4Fun Cloud VPS provisioning.
All plans include AMD Ryzen CPU, DDR5 RAM, NVMe SSD, 10 Gbps port, DDoS protection, and a dedicated IPv4.
Annual billing charged as one payment. Prices exclude taxes. Visit hestiacp.com license purchased separately where required.
AMD Ryzen hardware, NVMe SSD, 10 Gbps networking, and DDoS protection — the ideal foundation for HestiaCP.
Host4Fun Cloud VPS runs on KVM — delivering a fully isolated kernel environment with dedicated resources and proper process isolation essential for any control panel stack.
Dedicated AMD Ryzen vCPU cores on every plan. Multi-account PHP execution, database queries, and mail processing all benefit from fast, dedicated CPU performance without resource contention.
NVMe SSD delivers up to 10x faster I/O than SATA — improving page load times, database performance, backup speeds, and overall server responsiveness for all hosted accounts.
Enterprise-grade DDoS mitigation included at no extra cost on every Cloud VPS — keeping your HestiaCP server and all hosted sites accessible during attacks.
Your Cloud VPS is provisioned within minutes of payment. SSH in immediately, run the installer, and have HestiaCP operational in under 30 minutes.
Our support team is available 24/7 for Cloud VPS infrastructure issues. HestiaCP application-level support is available via its official documentation and community.
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How HestiaCP compares to popular alternatives.
| Feature | HestiaCP | VestaCP | cPanel | aaPanel | DirectAdmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| License Cost | Free | Abandoned (use HestiaCP) | $15–$45+/mo | Free | Free–$14/mo |
| Active Development | Yes | Abandoned | |||
| Security Fixes | Regular | None | |||
| Nginx + Apache | Dual | ||||
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB | 1 GB | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Install Time | ~5 min | ~5 min (abandoned) | 20-40 min | ~5 min | ~20 min |
From individual developers to hosting businesses — HestiaCP serves a wide range of use cases on a Cloud VPS.
HestiaCP's ultra-low RAM footprint makes it the best choice for $3/mo Cloud VPS plans. The panel itself barely touches RAM — leaving nearly all of the 1 GB DDR5 available for WordPress, MySQL, and PHP-FPM execution.
Run multiple WordPress sites with HestiaCP's per-domain PHP version control, SSL automation, and MySQL management. The Nginx + Apache dual-stack delivers static file performance from Nginx with .htaccess compatibility from Apache.
VestaCP users should migrate to HestiaCP — the actively maintained fork. HestiaCP provides a direct migration path and resolves the security vulnerabilities and abandoned state of VestaCP. Same UI paradigm, modern codebase.
Multi-user support with configurable hosting packages makes HestiaCP viable for small hosting businesses. Define resource limits per user and manage all accounts from the admin panel — at zero license cost.
Full Exim + Dovecot + SpamAssassin email stack with Roundcube webmail. Manage business email for multiple domains with DKIM/SPF/DMARC from the HestiaCP interface — complete email hosting alongside web hosting on one VPS.
HestiaCP's clean, uncluttered interface makes it one of the best panels for learning web hosting server management. Free licensing means zero barriers to setting up a learning environment on a minimal Cloud VPS.
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Common questions about running HestiaCP on a Host4Fun Cloud VPS.
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