Introduction

In this article, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of installing Webmin, a powerful web-based management tool for Linux servers. Webmin allows you to manage your server through a graphical interface.

Requirements

Before starting the Webmin installation, make sure that the following requirements are met:

• A user with root or sudo privileges
• An updated Linux distribution (Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS, etc.)
• An active internet connection

Step 1: Update System Packages

Start by updating the existing packages on your server:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Webmin requires certain packages to function properly. Install them with:

sudo apt install software-properties-common apt-transport-https wget -y

Step 3: Add the Webmin Repository

To install Webmin from the official repository, follow these steps:

Download and add the GPG key:

wget -qO - http://www.webmin.com/jcameron-key.asc | sudo apt-key add -

Add the Webmin repository to your `sources.list` file:

sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://download.webmin.com/download/repository sarge contrib"

Step 4: Install Webmin

Once the repository is added, you can install Webmin with the following commands:

sudo apt update

sudo apt install webmin -y

Step 5: Access Webmin

Webmin runs on port 10000 by default. To access Webmin, open your web browser and navigate to:

http://(Server_IP):10000/

Step 6: Adjust Firewall Settings (Optional)

If you’re using UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall), you’ll need to allow traffic on port 10000:

sudo ufw allow 10000/tcp

sudo ufw reload

Conclusion

After completing these steps, you can manage your server using the Webmin web interface. You can manage your server more easily and effectively through a web-based interface with Webmin.