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Free Core Software Overview

Aug 26, 2026 · 4 views

Free Core Software

dPanel’s core software is released under an open source license, allowing anyone to use, modify, and deploy it at no cost.

What Is Included

  • Web UI – Responsive control panel for managing sites, databases, and services.
  • API – RESTful endpoints for automation and integration.
  • CLI Tools – Command‑line utilities for quick server tasks.
  • Documentation – Comprehensive guides and examples.

How to Access and Update

You can clone the repository directly from GitHub and keep it up‑to‑date with standard Git commands:

# Clone the core repository
git clone https://github.com/dPanel/core.git

# Pull the latest changes
cd core && git pull origin main

For production deployments, we recommend using the provided release tags and verifying signatures.

Benefits of the Free Core

  • Zero Licensing Cost – No recurring fees for the core functionality.
  • Transparency – Full source visibility for security audits.
  • Community Contributions – Improvements and bug fixes from a global developer base.
  • Flexibility – Customize the panel to fit unique hosting environments.

For commercial extensions or premium support, see the dPanel Marketplace.