How to install Python Selector for use with cPanel on a CloudLinux server from the command line

Introduction

This article provides the steps to install CloudLinux's Python Selector from the command line.

Please note that a CloudLinux license is required to use Python Selector.

Procedure

1. Access the server's command line as the 'root' user via SSH or "Terminal" in WHM.
2. Install the alt-python packages.
   • CloudLinux 6/7

     yum groupinstall alt-python -y

   • CloudLinux 8/9

     dnf groupinstall alt-python -y

3. Install the lvemanager, lve-utils, and alt-python-virtualenv packages.
   • CloudLinux 6/7

     yum install lvemanager lve-utils alt-python-virtualenv -y

   • CloudLinux 8/9

     dnf install lvemanager lve-utils alt-python-virtualenv -y

4. Install the passenger module.
   • CloudLinuxOS 6

     yum install ea-ruby24-mod_passenger -y

   • CloudLinuxOS 7

     yum install ea-ruby27-mod_passenger -y

   • CloudLinux 8

     dnf install ea-ruby27-mod_passenger -y

   • CloudLinux 9

     dnf install ea-apache24-mod-passenger -y

Additional resources

How to order CloudLinux license from the cPanel store

How to Register an Application with Python Selector