# Requirements
To install and use PanelAlpha, the following conditions must be fulfilled:
- Server for PanelAlpha installation that meets the following conditions:
- Operating system:
- Debian 12 "bookworm" or
- Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish)
- Memory:
- We recommend a machine with 4GB of RAM.
- Operating system:
- Connection to a hosting server, choose one solution from the below:
- cPanel, DirectAdmin or Plesk server - for Shared Hosting control panel (root access account required)
- Dedicated server/VPS - to be used with PanelAlpha Engine (BETA)
Note: In this case you need a separate server, as the engine cannot be installed on the same server as PanelAlpha.