As we welcome 2025, the ISPConfig team is thrilled to share our roadmap for the coming months. We have an exciting lineup of new features, enhancements, and official support expansions planned for ISPConfig. From improved system monitoring and PostgreSQL integration to Docker support and a brand-new WordPress Manager, there’s a lot to look forward to. Here’s an overview of what you can expect this year.
We’re introducing real-time visualization of your server’s performance. With ISPConfig 3.3, you can view your system load, memory usage, and network data transfer as easy-to-understand graphs. These will be displayed on both the dashboard and within the monitor module, giving you insight into resource usage at a glance.
Beyond MySQL and MariaDB, you’ll be able to use PostgreSQL databases for websites in ISPConfig. This much-requested feature allows greater flexibility and lets you host web applications that rely on PostgreSQL.
When you define the PHP version for a website, the same version will now apply to any shell users associated with that website. This streamlines your workflow, ensuring consistent environments for your development and deployment processes.
We’re making it easier than ever to expand ISPConfig’s functionality. With the ISPConfig Plugin/Extension Installer, you will be able to discover and install new extensions without leaving the control panel. This means a smoother and more centralized management experience.
Your ISPConfig configuration and database will benefit from an automatic nightly backup process. These backups will keep your environment secure and recoverable, minimizing downtime in case of data loss or system issues.
sha2_caching_password for MySQLFor users running MySQL 8 or above, we’re adding support for sha2_caching_password. This ensures you’re taking advantage of the latest authentication methods, offering improved security for your databases.
We’re extending the proxy management capabilities of ISPConfig so that you can configure more sophisticated reverse proxy scenarios. This provides greater flexibility in how you handle traffic to and from your web services.
In addition to standard Nginx or Apache-only setups, ISPConfig 3.4 will support Apache behind an Nginx proxy. This allows advanced configurations where Nginx handles the SSL termination and static files, and Apache processes dynamic content – combining the best of both worlds.
We will expand the DNS wizard to automatically create secondary DNS zones, streamlining the process of setting up failover or load-balanced DNS. This makes your DNS configurations easier to manage and replicate.
For better security and cleaner web directory structures, the stats and error folders will be moved outside of the web directory by default. This reduces the risk of accidental exposure and simplifies your site’s root folder.
Instead of storing sockets in a domain-specific directory, ISPConfig 3.4 will allow the use of a global PHP-FPM socket directory—without numbers in the path. This results in a simpler and more standardized server configuration.
You’ll be able to set the document root of a website to a custom subdirectory, giving you greater control over your site’s file structure—ideal for more advanced or multi-app environments.
For administrators who need advanced configurations, ISPConfig 3.4 will allow you to specify custom HTTP and HTTPS ports for Apache. This is particularly helpful for users running multiple web services on a single server.
If multiple Certbot accounts are present, you’ll be able to pin a specific Certbot account for SSL certificate management. This ensures consistency and avoids conflicts in certificate issuance and renewal and avoids issues when migrating multiple servers into a single system.
While we have supported CentOS 7 and 8 in the past, and users have reported success on other RHEL derivatives, we haven’t provided official support or documentation for them until now. Starting in 2025, ISPConfig will:
This official support ensures you can run ISPConfig on the latest and most robust RHEL-based systems, with full confidence and backing from our team.
Another exciting development is our new ISPConfig WordPress Manager—an extension to install and manage WordPress sites within your ISPConfig environment. This will be released at the end of January 2025, with a beta version coming in the next few days. Managing your WordPress sites will be simpler than ever, consolidating tasks like:
2025 is going to be a big year for ISPConfig’s Docker integration. We’re working on multiple fronts:
Finally, we’re planning a UI overhaul to give ISPConfig a modern look and feel. While details are still in the works, our goal is to improve user experience with:
We’ll be sharing sneak peeks and gathering your feedback as we move through the design and development stages.
2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year for ISPConfig. From the ISPConfig 3.3 and 3.4 releases to official AlmaLinux/Rocky Linux support, Docker integration, WordPress Manager, and a planned UI overhaul, there’s no shortage of exciting updates on the horizon.
Thank you for your continued support and feedback – your input drives our commitment to enhance ISPConfig constantly. We can’t wait to share these updates with you and look forward to hearing how they empower your hosting and server management. Stay tuned for more announcements and beta releases throughout the year!
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