When Shared Hosting Is No Longer Enough: Time to Upgrade to VPS

Rounda

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If your website is starting to feel slow, frequently hits resource limits, or you need full server control, then this is the right time to upgrade from Shared Hosting to a VPS.

In this thread, we will explain:
  • Why VPS is better than Shared Hosting
  • What CyberPanel is
  • How to install CyberPanel on a VPS
  • Initial setup tips after installation

🔥 Why Move from Shared Hosting to VPS?​


Shared Hosting is suitable for beginners, but it has limitations. With a VPS (Virtual Private Server), you get:

✅ Dedicated CPU, RAM, and storage
✅ Full root access
✅ Better speed and stability
✅ Freedom to install server software
✅ Ideal for growing websites and businesses

When your website grows, VPS is the natural next step.



⚙️ What is CyberPanel?​


CyberPanel is a free and modern VPS control panel powered by OpenLiteSpeed, designed for high performance and ease of use.

Key Advantages of CyberPanel:​

  • Free and lightweight
  • High performance (OpenLiteSpeed)
  • Free Let’s Encrypt SSL
  • Multiple PHP versions
  • Modern and user-friendly interface
  • Perfect for WordPress and business websites


🧾 Requirements Before Installation​

Make sure you have:
  • An active VPS
  • Operating System: Ubuntu 20.04 or 22.04 (recommended)
  • Root access
  • VPS IP address
  • SSH client (PuTTY or Terminal)

Order VPS & Domain on Mikyhost​

Registration link at Mikyhost https://mikyhost.com/register.php

Register Domain https://mikyhost.com/domain-register
Change Private Name Server Domain

Example :
ns1.yoursite.com
ns2.yoursite.com


Order New VPS https://mikyhost.com/new-vps?currency=3

Download PuTTY (SSH Client)​

PuTTY is used to connect to your VPS via SSH.
MSI (‘Windows Installer’)
Download PUTTY => 64-bit x86
Download PUTTY => 64-bit Arm
Download PUTTY => 32-bit x86
nstall it on your Windows computer.

Then we will create PEM File and PPK File via PuttyGEN.exe

Now we login to Server using Private KEY

How to Install CyberPanel on VPS​


switch to root
Code:
sudo su
switch to the main directory
Code:
cd
Start CyberPanel Installation
Code:
sudo su - -c "sh <(curl https://cyberpanel.net/install.sh || wget -O - https://cyberpanel.net/install.sh)"

Follow the instructions

enjoy
 
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