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Getting Started
Introduction to HexonCP
Getting Started
System Requirements
Getting Started
Installation Guide (Ubuntu / Debian / AlmaLinux)
Getting Started
Initial Setup & First Login
Getting Started
Upgrading HexonCP
Getting Started
Uninstalling HexonCP
Domain Management
Adding a Domain
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Setting Up Domain Aliases / Parked Domains
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Redirecting Domains
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Pointing a Domain to HexonCP (Nameserver Setup)
Email Management
Creating Email Accounts
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Setting Up DKIM, SPF & DMARC Records
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Database Management
Creating a MySQL / MariaDB Database
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SSL / HTTPS
Installing a Free SSL Certificate (Let's Encrypt)
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PHP & Web Server
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PHP & Web Server
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PHP & Web Server
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PHP & Web Server
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File Management
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Backups & Restore
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Security
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Setting Up Fail2Ban
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Setting Up a Hostname & Reverse DNS
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API & Integrations
HexonCP API Overview
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Reference
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Last Updated: Jul 01, 2026
Upgrading HexonCP
Upgrading & Status CLI Commands
HexonCP provides a dedicated command-line utility to upgrade panel components and inspect system health directly from the terminal.
1. Upgrading the Panel Core
Updates can be applied directly using the system command helper. Upgrades are non-destructive and preserve your active user directories, databases, and mail configurations:
sudo hexoncp upgrade
2. Checking Service Status
To verify the health and systemd status of all core panel services (Nginx, MySQL, Reverb WebSocket, Fail2Ban, etc.), run:
sudo hexoncp status
Alternatively, you can manage these services directly from the panel's Services Management dashboard page.