1.2. SEO Panel Installation¶

Important

Please install SEO Panel in a subdirectory of your website like https://yourwebsite.com/seopanel to prevent any issues with your main website.

1.2.1. Installation Methods¶

Method 1: Quick Install (Recommended for Beginners)

Simply use Bitnami / Softaculous / Installatron / Webuzo / AMPPS to install SEO Panel with one click.

Method 2: Manual Installation

Follow the steps below for manual installation.

Method 3: Docker Installation

See the Docker Installation section below for containerized deployment.

1.2.2. Manual Installation Steps¶

Download Latest Version

Download the latest version from: https://www.seopanel.org/download/

Extract the package to your local machine.
Upload Files

Upload all files (maintaining the directory structure) to a web-accessible directory on your server.

Recommended path: /var/www/html/seopanel or public_html/seopanel
Set File Permissions (Temporary)
```
# For Linux/Unix servers
chmod 666 config/sp-config.php
chmod 777 tmp/
```
Note: These are temporary permissions for installation only and will be secured in step 7.

Create Database

Create a MySQL/MariaDB database and user for SEO Panel:

CREATE DATABASE seopanel_db CHARACTER SET utf8mb4 COLLATE utf8mb4_unicode_ci;
CREATE USER 'seopanel_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'strong_password_here';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON seopanel_db.* TO 'seopanel_user'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

Run Web Installer

Visit the installation URL in your web browser:

https://yourdomain.com/seopanel/install/

Enter Database Details
- Database Host: localhost (or your database server)
- Database Name: seopanel_db
- Database Username: seopanel_user
- Database Password: (the password you created)
Configure Admin Settings
- Select admin language
- Set timezone for your location
- Create a strong admin password (don’t use default!)
Complete Installation

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Secure Your Installation (Critical)

# Secure config file permissions
chmod 644 config/sp-config.php

# Secure tmp directory (allow only web server write access)
chmod 755 tmp/

# Remove installation directory
rm -rf install/

Important: Failing to remove the install directory is a serious security risk!

First Login

Access the admin panel at: https://yourdomain.com/seopanel/

Default Login Credentials:
- Username: spadmin
- Password: spadmin (or the password you set during installation)
Immediate Security Steps (Required)
1. Change Admin Password
  - Click on your profile (top right corner)
  - Change the default password immediately
  - Use a strong password (12+ characters, mixed case, numbers, symbols)
2. Configure API Keys
  
  Go to Admin Panel => System Settings => MOZ Settings
  
  Add your free MOZ API key: https://moz.com/help/guides/moz-api/
3. Review Security Settings
  - Enable HTTPS/SSL if available
  - Configure proper backup procedures
  - Review user permissions
Additional Configuration
- Configure cron jobs for automated tasks
- Set up email settings for notifications
- Configure proxy settings if needed

1.2.3. Docker Installation¶

For a modern, containerized deployment:

Create docker-compose.yml

version: '3.8'

services:
  seopanel:
    image: php:8.1-apache
    container_name: seopanel
    ports:
      - "8080:80"
    volumes:
      - ./seopanel:/var/www/html
    environment:
      - MYSQL_HOST=mysql
      - MYSQL_DATABASE=seopanel_db
      - MYSQL_USER=seopanel_user
      - MYSQL_PASSWORD=strong_password_here
    depends_on:
      - mysql

  mysql:
    image: mysql:8.0
    container_name: seopanel_mysql
    environment:
      - MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=root_password_here
      - MYSQL_DATABASE=seopanel_db
      - MYSQL_USER=seopanel_user
      - MYSQL_PASSWORD=strong_password_here
    volumes:
      - mysql_data:/var/lib/mysql

volumes:
  mysql_data:

Start Containers
```
docker-compose up -d
```
Access Installation

Visit: http://localhost:8080/install/

Follow the web installer steps above.

1.2.4. Security Best Practices¶

Security Checklist

✓ Change default admin password immediately
✓ Remove install/ directory after installation
✓ Use HTTPS/SSL encryption
✓ Keep SEO Panel updated to latest version
✓ Use strong, unique database passwords
✓ Restrict database access to localhost only
✓ Regular backups of database and files
✓ Use file permissions: 644 for files, 755 for directories
✓ Disable directory listing in web server
✓ Keep PHP and server software updated

1.2.4.1. Video Tutorials¶

Tutorial 1

Tutorial 2

How to Install Seo Panel Using Softaculous

If you have any issues while installation, Please contact seo panel team or open a ticket in support system