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Latest updates, feature announcements, and security news from Panelica.
My Database Is in MySQL But Not in My Panel: How Hosting Panels Handle Orphan Databases
Manually created or migrated MySQL databases often disappear from control panels — left as orphans. Here is how cPanel, Plesk, aaPanel, CyberPanel, and DirectAdmin handle this problem, and how Panelica detects and adopts orphan databases automatically without breaking existing wp-config.php files.
Read MoreThe Transparent Docker Shim: How To Run PHP 5.6 Through 7.4 On Modern Linux Without CloudLinux
Most legacy PHP support strategies require CloudLinux and a per-server license. Here is the architectural alternative: a transparent Docker shim that runs PHP 5.6 through 7.4 on any modern Linux distribution without vendor lock-in.
Read MoreFrom .htaccess to nginx: A Practical Rewrite Rules Cheat Sheet for Hosting Panels
Fifteen Apache .htaccess patterns converted to working nginx config, with WordPress, Laravel, Symfony, and Drupal defaults included. Plus when your hosting panel's hybrid mode means you don't need to convert anything at all.
Read MoreDV, OV, and EV SSL Certificates Explained: Which One Your Hosting Panel Actually Issues
Domain Validation, Organization Validation, and Extended Validation SSL certificates explained — what each one means, what your hosting panel actually issues (free DV from Let's Encrypt), when paying for OV or EV is still justified in 2026, and why browsers no longer show the EV green bar.
Read MoreWordPress Staging Environments From Your Hosting Panel: One-Click Clones Without Plugins
Native WordPress staging from your hosting panel — file clone, database sync, wp-config rewrite, and atomic promote-to-production with automatic backup. No WP Staging plugin or BlogVault subscription required. Verified Panelica implementation walkthrough plus comparison with cPanel WP Squared, Plesk WordPress Toolkit, and plugin-based alternatives.
Read MoreDDoS Protection on Hosting Servers: What Your Panel Handles and What It Does Not
Hosting panels stop application-layer DDoS well: HTTP floods, login bruteforce, slow loris, bot traffic. Volumetric network attacks require upstream protection. Verified facts about what Panelica built-in defences handle — and when Cloudflare or a DDoS service is mandatory.
Read MoreFree VPS Control Panels in 2026: An Honest Comparison for Server Owners
Six free hosting panels worth considering on a VPS in 2026: HestiaCP, CyberPanel, aaPanel, CloudPanel, OpenPanel Community, and Panelica Starter. Verified specs, real feature gaps, and honest decision criteria for VPS owners.
Read MoreRocky Linux 9 and 10: First-Class Support on Panelica
Panelica runs on Rocky Linux 9 and Rocky Linux 10 as first-class production targets. One installer, EPEL handled automatically, no CloudLinux required for per-user kernel isolation.
Read MoreAlmaLinux 9 and 10: First-Class Support on Panelica
Panelica runs on AlmaLinux 9 and AlmaLinux 10 as a first-class production target. One installer, automatic EPEL handling, no CloudLinux required for per-user isolation.
Read MoreOne Panel, One Update Channel: Unified Across the RHEL and Debian Families
Panelica supports AlmaLinux, Rocky, Debian, Ubuntu, and CentOS Stream through a single update channel. One binary, one patch cycle, no CloudLinux required.
Read MoreEasyPanel vs Panelica: Heroku-Style Docker vs Multi-Tenant Hosting
EasyPanel deploys your apps via Cloud Native Buildpacks without a Dockerfile. Panelica hosts your customers with isolated PHP, email, DNS, and multi-tenant resource limits. Both are self-hosted -- but they solve different problems.
Read MoreRunCloud vs Panelica: External SaaS vs Self-Hosted Panel
RunCloud manages your server from a Singapore SaaS layer. Panelica runs on your server with no external dependency. At scale, the pricing gap and data residency difference become significant. Here is the 2026 breakdown.
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