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Install Reqad in one command

Reqad installs on a fresh Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux or RHEL 8/9 server with a single command - it sets up your web server (nginx or Apache), PHP, MariaDB and SSL for you. The installer detects your OS and asks for your options in a small terminal UI. Mail (exim, dovecot and Roundcube) is optional and off by default. During early access, register first so we can allow-list your server.

Requirements

A Rocky Linux 8/9, AlmaLinux 8/9 or RHEL 8/9 VPS (a fresh, clean install)
x86_64 (64-bit Intel/AMD) architecture - the only architecture supported
root access over SSH
An IPv4 address with reverse DNS (PTR) set to the server's hostname - Reqad issues a Let's Encrypt certificate on that hostname (how to set reverse DNS)
1 GB RAM minimum (2 GB+ recommended)

1. Register & get your server allow-listed

Reqad is in early access and the install repository is access-controlled. Register first and send us your server's public IP address - we'll add it to the allow list so the installer can reach the repository.

2. Run the installer

Once your server's IP is allow-listed, run this as root on the fresh server. The same command works on EL8 and EL9 - it detects which one you are on:

bash <(curl -sSL https://repo.reqad.net/install.sh)

The installer opens a small terminal UI showing what it detected, and lets you choose the web server, PHP version, whether to install mail, the SSH port and the timezone. Move with the arrow keys, press Enter to change a value, then select Start installation.

The Reqad installer in a terminal: detected OS and hardware, then rows for web server, PHP version, email stack, SSH port and timezone, with the Start installation button highlighted — The installer detects the server, then asks only for what it needs.

Unattended (optional): pass any option and the installer skips the UI, using defaults for anything you leave out:

bash <(curl -sSL https://repo.reqad.net/install.sh) \
  --template nginx_php-fpm \
  --php 8.3 \
  --email \
  --ssh-port 1922 \
  --timezone 'Europe/Bucharest'

--template selects the stack: nginx_php-fpm (default) or apache_modphp · --php sets the PHP version (default 8.3) · --email installs exim, dovecot and Roundcube - left out, the mail stack is skipped and the panel's email section is hidden · --ssh-port hardens SSH to a non-default port · --timezone sets the server clock (defaults to whatever the server already uses) · -y accepts every default · --dry-run prints what would happen and changes nothing · --help lists them all.

3. Or add the RPM repository

Prefer to install from the package manager? Add the Reqad yum repository and install:

sudo dnf install -y https://repo.reqad.net/reqad-release.rpm
sudo dnf install -y reqad

4. Open the panel

When the installer finishes it prints your panel URL and credentials. Open https://your-server:2087/ and sign in.

Testing the early-access build?

Use a brand-new Rocky Linux 8/9, AlmaLinux 8/9 or RHEL 8/9 VPS with nothing else installed. The installer can only reach the repository once your server's IP is allow-listed - so make sure you've registered and sent us the IP first.

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