---
title: "Python Web Applications in cPanel on CloudLinux"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/python-web-applications-in-cpanel-on-cloudlinux/"
description: "This article and video outline how to install and utilize the Python Selector in cPanel on a CloudLinux server. This will allow for multiple versions of Python…"
vertical: "Hosting"
date: "2019-07-29"
last_modified: "2026-07-02"
---

# Python Web Applications in cPanel on CloudLinux

## Introduction

Functionality for Python web applications can lead to increased profitability as a result of a broader offering of technologies to any current or future customers.

The [Python](https://www.liquidweb.com/blog/how-to-check-and-verify-the-version-of-python/) Selector in cPanel on CloudLinux allows multiple versions of [Python](https://www.liquidweb.com/blog/using-passenger-cpanel-centos-7/) to run on a per-application basis. The versions of Python available to the selector is dependent on the installed Python versions. The steps below will outline installing all the currently available versions of Python.

[![Python Web Applications In cPanel On CloudLinux](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pythonwebappsincpanel.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/embed/FsB8yJNa_0g?rel=)

## Prerequisites

- WHM/cPanel
- [CloudLinux](https://www.liquidweb.com/cloud-hosting/dedicated-cloud-server/)
- SSH Access to a terminal

## Installation

Let’s install the dependencies

```
yum install lvemanager alt-python-virtualenv ea-apache24-mod-alt-passenger
```

Now, let’s check the list of available alt-python packages:

```
yum grouplist | grep alt-python
```

Next, we want to install all the alt-python packages available:

```
yum groupinstall alt-python
```

## Using Python Selector

**Step 1.**   
Login to WHM, and click on the CloudLinux LVE Manager and then click on the Options tab.

![lve_manager](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lve_manager.png)

**Step 2.**  
Click on the ***User Interface Settings*** section to expand and view the settings.

![lvemanager.2](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lvemanager.2.png)**Step 3.**   
Uncheck the box next to the ***Hide Python App*** in the web-interface as seen below.

**Step 4.**   
Login to cPanel and then scroll down to the ***SOFTWARE*** section

![new_cpanel_screencapture](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/new_cpanel_screencapture.png)

**Step 5.**  
The ***Setup Python App*** should now be available in this section. Click ***Setup Python App***

![new_cpanel_python_screencapture](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/new_cpanel_python_screencapture.png)

**Step 6.**   
Now, let’s choose the required version of Python from the dropdown menu.

**Step 7.**   
Next, enter a name for the App Directory and finally, choose the ***App domain/URI*** and click on the Setup button.

That’s it… Awesome job!

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