Control panel for Windows Server

Windows hosting control panel.
Your server. Your control.

AdaPanel brings IIS websites, email, databases, DNS, SSL and FTP on your own Windows Server into one interface, available in English and Turkish.

Single installer IIS · PHP · email · databases Turkish + English
Illustrative panel preview with sample data.

Is AdaPanel right for your project?

Explore the product and evaluate it with your own application on Windows and IIS.

What is AdaPanel? Features and use cases

Choosing a Windows hosting panel: evaluation checklist

Features

Everyday server management in one place

Manage web, mail and database services through a shared interface. Install and configure the components your workloads need.

Websites

IIS sites; PHP, ASP.NET, Node.js, Python; document root, URL rewrite and one-click WordPress.

Mail

Domains, mailboxes and aliases with Stalwart and Roundcube; setup and checks for SPF, DKIM and DMARC records.

Databases

MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL and MSSQL; phpMyAdmin, users/grants and remote access.

SSL Certificates

Free, auto-renewing HTTPS with Let's Encrypt — for sites, webmail and mail.

DNS

Live record synchronization with Windows DNS, templates and private/public IP mapping for NAT. Repair adds missing records; resetting defaults is a separate action.

FTP / Files

Isolated FTP users (FTPS), file manager and per-site permissions.

Migration

Migration workflows for files and databases from Plesk, cPanel or a server. Test the migrated application and backup restoration before changing DNS.

Security

Tenant isolation, firewall, WAF, protected directories and a hidden login path.

Backups & Updates

Scheduled backups, off-site targets, one-click restore and one-click panel updates.

From hosting operations to visibility audits

Publishing is the first step. AdaPanel’s SEO, AEO and GEO audit checks the technical signals search engines and answer systems can read. Review canonical, language, robots, JSON-LD and text issues per page, with evidence and suggested fixes. Search crawlers and AI training crawlers have separate access summaries.

The audit evaluates returned HTML without executing JavaScript and the data available on your server. Content quality, external links and real search performance need separate monitoring.

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How it works

Install, verify, go live

Download & install

Run the installer as administrator, prepare the required IIS roles and your chosen components, and complete any restart Windows requests.

Create & manage

Create sites, mailboxes, databases and FTP users from the panel; get SSL in one click.

Stay updated

New versions appear in the panel; install in one click and the service restarts automatically.

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SSS · FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is AdaPanel?

AdaPanel is a hosting control panel you install on your own Windows Server. It manages IIS websites, email, databases, DNS, SSL and FTP in one interface. It does not provide a server or hosting service.

Who is AdaPanel for?

AdaPanel is designed for developers, agencies and administrators hosting sites on Windows and IIS. Administrator, reseller and customer roles help separate resources and access.

Can I evaluate AdaPanel as a Plesk alternative for Windows?

Yes. AdaPanel is a hosting control panel option for managing IIS websites and related services on your own Windows Server. Test ASP.NET/PHP compatibility, customer roles, email delivery and backup restoration with your application. Do not assume that every Plesk extension or backup format has an identical equivalent.

Does AdaPanel run on Linux?

AdaPanel’s server management is built for Windows Server and Microsoft IIS. It is not offered as a control panel installed on Linux. Evaluate the server operating system together with your application requirements.

What do I need to install it?

You need administrator access to a Windows server, IIS and the components required by your applications. Take a backup before setup; Windows role installation may require a restart. Complete initial panel setup locally on the server.

Can I use a home server or a server behind NAT?

Yes, but the local IIS address and the public IP used in DNS must be configured separately. Forward the required ports to the correct server. If another web service shares the public IP, plan ports 80/443 with a reverse proxy or a separate IP. Check CGNAT and provider port restrictions as well.

What do the SEO, AEO and GEO tools do?

SEO covers technical search visibility; AEO focuses on answer systems, and GEO on generative AI systems understanding content. AdaPanel checks titles, canonical URLs, language, robots rules, structured data and readable text, then provides findings and suggested fixes. The audit does not rewrite your site and cannot guarantee rankings or AI citations.

How do I migrate existing sites?

Use migration workflows to transfer files and databases, then check runtimes, connection settings, mail and SSL. Verify backup restoration and the application in a separate test environment before switching DNS.

Where can I get updates?

Official installers are published in GitHub releases. Use Settings → Updates in the panel to check for a new version. Back up your data and read the release notes before updating.

Start hosting today

Read the installation guide, download the latest release and try it on your own Windows server.

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Windows Server · IIS · administrator access · backup before setup

AdaPanel practical guides

From connecting a domain to restoring a backup: choose the task you need. Each guide covers prerequisites, the workflow and how to verify the result.

Applications and databases

Publishing PHP, Classic ASP and ASP.NET applications

Choose IIS runtimes with AdaPanel: PHP versions and site settings, Classic ASP and ASP.NET. Check publish directories, permissions and application errors.

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Python and Node.js: IIS hosting and process ownership

AdaPanel Python/Node.js guide: HttpPlatformHandler, working directories, startup files, environment variables and ARR reverse proxy. Understand worker boundaries.

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Create databases, grant access and connect applications

Manage MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL and MSSQL with AdaPanel. Understand account permissions, site ownership, remote access and database backup verification.

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Manage WordPress and test updates before release

AdaPanel WordPress tools: installation detection, administrator access, maintenance, security settings and staging clones. Update while protecting live data.

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Deploy ASP.NET Core on IIS

Deploy ASP.NET Core on Windows Server with a repeatable check of publish output, Hosting Bundle, IIS identity, production settings and application behavior.

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Deploy Laravel on Windows IIS

A Laravel deployment checklist for Windows IIS covering the public root, PHP dependencies, environment preservation, writable paths and queue workers.

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Diagnose IIS PHP versions and php.ini

Find why IIS and the command line use different PHP versions. Verify FastCGI paths, loaded configuration, extension compatibility and real HTTP execution.

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Configure IIS and PHP file upload limits

Diagnose large upload failures across IIS, PHP, proxies and application rules with request budgets, temporary storage checks and boundary acceptance tests.

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Publish a local app with IIS ARR reverse proxy

Evaluate Python or Node.js behind Windows IIS with ARR, URL Rewrite, localhost ports, a single process owner, health checks and end-to-end proxy tests.

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Operations and security

Stalwart mail server: setup and delivery checks

Manage Stalwart with AdaPanel: SMTP submission versus outbound port 25, relay routing, mail certificates, DNS records and delivery queue checks.

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Create backups and prove that recovery works

AdaPanel backup guide: websites, databases, mail and panel configuration; S3, FTP, WebDAV destinations and restore rehearsals. Verify archive coverage.

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Moving a website to another server

Plan an AdaPanel migration: files, databases, runtimes, secrets, DNS changes, mail scope and rollback. Test the destination before switching traffic.

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Manage resellers, customers, service plans and quotas

AdaPanel hosting operations: administrator, reseller, customer and subuser scopes; linked service plans, quotas and suspension. Understand package changes.

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Protect panel access and customer resources

AdaPanel security guide: two-factor authentication, recovery codes, allowed IPs, entry paths, account scope and API tokens. Apply controls without losing access.

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Run scheduled jobs and verify their results

AdaPanel automation guide: scheduled tasks, backups, SSL renewal, output logs and process monitoring. Distinguish a completed command from a successful outcome.

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How do you update AdaPanel and PHP and verify the result?

Separate AdaPanel updates from PHP runtime updates on Windows IIS. Learn about automatic checks, backups, installation and actual application verification.

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IIS application pools and customer site isolation

Evaluate Windows hosting isolation with application pool identities, NTFS permissions, separate data accounts and cross-site access tests for customer sites.

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SMTP ports 25, 587 and relay delivery

Understand why successful SMTP authentication does not prove delivery. Separate submission, outbound TCP 25, MX lookup, relay routing and queue failure stages.

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Windows hosting staging and go-live checklist

Plan an IIS staging environment with separate data, restricted access, isolated mail and payments, repeatable release acceptance and a workable rollback decision.

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Run a website backup recovery drill

Turn a backup into a working website with isolated restoration, database consistency checks, dependency recovery, functional acceptance and measured recovery time.

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About AdaPanel

AdaPanel is a control panel for developers, agencies and administrators managing their own sites on Windows and IIS. This website provides product information and practical guides.

Deployment
On your own Windows server; hosting is supplied separately.
Interface languages
English and Turkish.
Management roles
Administrator, reseller and customer.
Official distribution
Installer packages and release notes on GitHub Releases.

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