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[angeldevil]

What is the best Panel for Downloads Server ? Cpanel ? Plesk ? Helm ? Admin24 ? ...

Thanks regards !

[AcuNett]

There is no "best" panel for a download server.

Control panel's don't affect download speeds at all.

Will downloads be available via FTP or HTTPD?

[angeldevil]

Httpd sir !

Thanks !

[HNLV]

I suggest NOT going with any control panel and installing the OS under "Server" configuration. Which means you will have all the nuts and bolts needed to run it as a download server (such as HTTP, FTP, DNS...).

BUT, if you do not feel comfortable working in SSH environment and ONLY IF your host is willing to offer a FREE control panel, like plesk, then you can utilize the free control panel.

If you do not feel comfortable in SSH and your host does NOT give a free control panel, then I suggest you just get used to SSH. But if you are willing to spend that money for Control Panel, then go ahead and use the cheapest one.

[eddy2099]

You don't need a control panel if all you want to do is to create a download server like RapidShare. What you need is a script to handle the process. Most probably you just have a single domain which is a single website.

A control panel is useful if you are managing more than a handful of account.