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, Open LiteSpeed 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.

 Product versions  Features Ispmanager lite  For managing a single web server. Supports up to 10 sites. Ispmanager pro  For managing a single web server. Supports up to 50 sites and Docker container virtualization. Ispmanager host  For managing a single web server. Unlimited number of supported sites. Supports Docker container virtualization. Ispmanager business  For shared hosting. Can be installed on a server cluster.

 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
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 now is an independed Cyprus-based IT company. 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.

 See also 

 Web hosting control panel
 Comparison of web hosting control panels

 Similar software  
cPanel
DirectAdmin
Plesk
 Virtualmin

 References 

 External links 

ISPmanager review at Interserver
Webhostingtalk Wiki: ispmanager
Webhosting reviews & Guide: ispmanager Control Panel — The Serious Choice
Official ispmanager website
Official ispmanager documentation

Category:2004 software
Category:Web applications
Category:Website management
Category:User interfaces
Category:Web hosting
Category:Web server management software
Category:WordPress