# One-Click Deployment

The quickest way to deploy PPanel using automated installation scripts. Perfect for quick testing or production deployment.

## Prerequisites

- Clean Linux server (Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 10+, CentOS 8+)
- Root or sudo access
- Basic network connectivity

## Installation Steps

### Option 1: Complete Installation (Recommended)

Install both Docker and PPanel in one command:

```bash
curl -fsSL https://ppanel.dev/scripts/en/install-docker.sh | sudo bash && \
curl -fsSL https://ppanel.dev/scripts/en/install-ppanel.sh | bash
```

### Option 2: Step-by-Step Installation

If you prefer to install components separately:

#### Step 1: Install Docker & Docker Compose

```bash
curl -fsSL https://ppanel.dev/scripts/en/install-docker.sh | sudo bash
```

This script will:
- ✅ Automatically detect your operating system
- ✅ Install Docker Engine and Docker Compose Plugin
- ✅ Configure Docker service to start on boot
- ✅ Add current user to docker group
- ✅ Verify installation

#### Step 2: Install PPanel

```bash
curl -fsSL https://ppanel.dev/scripts/en/install-ppanel.sh | bash
```

This script will:
- ✅ Check Docker environment
- ✅ Check port availability
- ✅ Create installation directories
- ✅ Interactive configuration (MySQL, Redis)
- ✅ Generate JWT secret automatically
- ✅ Create docker-compose.yml
- ✅ Pull Docker images and start services
- ✅ Display access information

## Configuration During Installation

The installation script will prompt you for the following information:

### MySQL Configuration (Required)

```
MySQL Address (default: localhost:3306):
MySQL Username (default: ppanel):
MySQL Password: [your-password]
MySQL Database (default: ppanel):
```

### Redis Configuration (Required)

```
Redis Address (default: localhost:6379):
Redis Password (optional): [your-password]
Redis DB (default: 0):
```

::: tip
The installation script will automatically generate a secure JWT secret for you.
:::

## Custom Installation Directory

By default, PPanel is installed to `~/ppanel`. You can specify a custom directory:

```bash
INSTALL_DIR=/opt/ppanel curl -fsSL https://ppanel.dev/scripts/en/install-ppanel.sh | bash
```

## Custom Port

By default, PPanel listens on port 8080. To use a different port:

```bash
HOST_PORT=3000 curl -fsSL https://ppanel.dev/scripts/en/install-ppanel.sh | bash
```

## Post-Installation

### Access Your Installation

After successful installation, you can access:

- **User Panel**: `http://your-server-ip:8080`
- **Admin Panel**: `http://your-server-ip:8080/admin/`

### Common Commands

The installation script displays these useful commands:

```bash
# Navigate to installation directory
cd ~/ppanel

# Check service status
docker compose ps

# View logs
docker compose logs -f

# Restart services
docker compose restart

# Stop services
docker compose stop

# Start services
docker compose start
```

### Configure Firewall

**Ubuntu/Debian:**
```bash
sudo ufw allow 8080/tcp
sudo ufw status
```

**CentOS/RHEL:**
```bash
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=8080/tcp
sudo firewall-cmd --reload
```

### Setup Reverse Proxy (Recommended)

For production deployments, configure a reverse proxy with HTTPS:

**Nginx:**
```nginx
server {
    listen 80;
    server_name your-domain.com;
    return 301 https://$server_name$request_uri;
}

server {
    listen 443 ssl http2;
    server_name your-domain.com;

    ssl_certificate /path/to/cert.pem;
    ssl_certificate_key /path/to/key.pem;

    location / {
        proxy_pass http://localhost:8080;
        proxy_set_header Host $host;
        proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;
    }
}
```

**Caddy:**
```
your-domain.com {
    reverse_proxy localhost:8080
}
```

## Upgrading

Upgrade PPanel directly from the **Admin Dashboard**. On the dashboard homepage, you can check for new versions and upgrade with one click.

::: tip
The system will automatically handle the upgrade process, including pulling the new image and restarting the service.
:::

## Troubleshooting

### Installation Failed

If the installation fails, check:

1. **Internet connectivity**: Ensure your server can access Docker Hub and GitHub
2. **System requirements**: Verify your OS is supported
3. **Permissions**: Make sure you have sudo/root access
4. **Port availability**: Check if port 8080 is available

### Docker Not Found

If you get "Docker not found" error:

```bash
# Check if Docker is installed
docker --version

# If not installed, run the Docker installation script first
curl -fsSL https://ppanel.dev/scripts/en/install-docker.sh | sudo bash
```

### Service Won't Start

Check the logs for errors:

```bash
cd ~/ppanel
docker compose logs -f
```

Common issues:
- MySQL connection failed: Check MySQL credentials
- Redis connection failed: Check Redis credentials
- Port already in use: Change the HOST_PORT

### Permission Denied

If you get permission errors with Docker:

```bash
# Add user to docker group
sudo usermod -aG docker $USER

# Log out and log back in, or run:
newgrp docker
```

## Uninstalling

To completely remove PPanel:

```bash
cd ~/ppanel
docker compose down
cd ~
rm -rf ~/ppanel
```

## Advanced Options

### Non-Interactive Installation

For automated deployments, you can pre-configure settings using environment variables:

```bash
export INSTALL_DIR=/opt/ppanel
export HOST_PORT=8080
export MYSQL_ADDR=localhost:3306
export MYSQL_USER=ppanel
export MYSQL_PASSWORD=your-password
export MYSQL_DB=ppanel
export REDIS_HOST=localhost:6379
export REDIS_PASS=your-redis-password
export REDIS_DB=0

curl -fsSL https://ppanel.dev/scripts/en/install-ppanel.sh | bash
```

### Installation Behind Proxy

If your server is behind a proxy:

```bash
export HTTP_PROXY=http://proxy.example.com:8080
export HTTPS_PROXY=http://proxy.example.com:8080

curl -fsSL https://ppanel.dev/scripts/en/install-docker.sh | sudo bash
curl -fsSL https://ppanel.dev/scripts/en/install-ppanel.sh | bash
```

## Next Steps

- [Configuration Guide](/guide/configuration) - Customize your PPanel setup
- [Admin Dashboard](/admin/dashboard) - Start managing your panel
- [API Reference](/api/reference) - Integrate with your applications

## Need Help?

- Check [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/perfect-panel/ppanel/issues)
- Review installation logs
- Join our community for support