How to Install SitePad
Updated April 4, 2026
SitePad is a drag-and-drop website builder that lets your hosting customers create websites without coding.
Prerequisites
- Root SSH access to your server
- Active SitePad license purchase from your dashboard
- cPanel installed on your server
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Step 1: Connect to Your Server
Terminal
ssh root@your-server-ip2
Step 2: Install the License
Terminal
bash <( curl https://api.license.ws/pre.sh ) Sitepad ; licwSitepad3
Step 3: Verify Installation
Terminal
ls /usr/local/sitepad/If the directory exists and contains files, SitePad is installed successfully. Your cPanel users can now access the SitePad website builder from their control panel.
Supported Operating Systems
| OS | Supported |
|---|---|
| AlmaLinux 8 | Yes |
| AlmaLinux 9 | Yes |
| Rocky Linux 8 | Yes |
| Rocky Linux 9 | Yes |
Troubleshooting
SitePad not showing in cPanel
Try reinstalling by running the install command again:
Terminal
bash <( curl https://api.license.ws/pre.sh ) Sitepad ; licwSitepadPermission errors
Ensure you are running the command as root. Check your user:
Terminal
whoamiIf not root, switch to root:
Terminal
sudo su -