Step 2: System Requirements for cPanel & WHM 11.32 Installation

Choosing a server

In choosing a server, consider these factors:

• How many sites you plan to host. For example, if your server will host many websites, each with its own set of email addresses and databases, the server will require more processing power, disk space, and RAM.
• What kind of web hosting you plan to do. While cPanel and WHM will run on the minimum requirements below, the server will need more processing power, disk space, and RAM if you plan to host videos, music, or high-volume applications like forums.

We offer support for new installations on the operating systems and architectures mentioned below. (Please also read our Important facts to understand before installing document.)

Hardware requirements

Compatible software

^[1] cPanel does not support 32-bit Virtual Environments that run on a 64-bit host kernel.
^[2] cPanel supports the drivers and configurations provided by Microsoft.
^[3] CloudLinux is not compatible with OpenVZ or Virtuozzo. cPanel does not support using Xen PV (paravirtualization) with CloudLinux.

If you have questions, please contact our sales team.

How long will cPanel & WHM support my operating system?

Read our Operating System End of Life Policy for details.

How long will this release of cPanel & WHM receive support?

The 11.30 release of cPanel & WHM officially introduced the Long-Term Support initiative. To learn more, read our Long-Term Support document.

* cPanel & WHM releases which have reached End of Life:

• Are unavailable for installation
• Will no longer receive fixes or patches from cPanel, Inc.

• Previous — Step 1: Learn Important facts to understand before installing.
• Next — Step 3: Choose your operating system.