Inside mysite.local , create a file named index.php and add this code: Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard

The site often asks for a small donation to download at high speed. If you choose the free option, you may have to wait for a download link to be generated. Step 2: Installation & Initial Setup

Open the folder where you extracted OSP and run ospanel.exe . A red flag icon will appear in your Windows system tray (bottom right).

You can change PHP versions by right-clicking the tray icon → Settings → Modules .

Once downloaded, run the .exe file. It will ask where to extract the files.

Tip: Avoid installing it in C:\Program Files . Instead, use a root directory like C:\OSPanel to avoid permission issues.

The default username is usually root with no password (leave it blank). Click "New" to create a database for your project. Quick Configuration Tips

The only official place to download the software is the .