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How to Install Virtualmin and Webmin Control Panel – A Complete Guide

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Are you seeking a powerful, free control panel to manage your dedicated server or VPS? Virtualmin and Webmin offer advanced server management with a user-friendly interface. This guide will help you install Virtualmin and Webmin step-by-step with all the necessary commands. 🚀

Why Choose Virtualmin & Webmin?

✅ Free & Open-Source – No extra cost for a powerful control panel.
✅ Feature-Rich – Includes DNS, database, email, and web server management.
✅ Lightweight & Secure – Uses minimal resources with strong security.
✅ Easy Management – Web-based interface for easy configuration.

Step 1: Update Your Server

Before installing Virtualmin, ensure your server is up-to-date.

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

For CentOS/Rocky Linux:

yum update -y

Step 2: Download & Install Virtualmin

Run the following command to download and install Virtualmin:

wget http://software.virtualmin.com/gpl/scripts/install.sh
sudo chmod +x install.sh
sudo ./install.sh

The script will prompt you for input—choose default settings for an optimized setup.

Step 3: Access Virtualmin & Webmin

Once the installation is complete, access the Webmin control panel in your browser:

https://your-server-ip:10000/

🔑 Login Credentials:

  • Username: root
  • Password: Your root password

Step 4: Configure Virtualmin for Your Server

  1. Set Up Hostname: hostnamectl set-hostname yourdomain.com
  2. Add a Website:
    • Go to Virtualmin > Create Virtual Server.
    • Enter your domain name and settings.
    • Click Create Server.

Step 5: Secure Your Server

🔒 Enable Firewall

sudo ufw enable
sudo ufw allow 10000/tcp

🔑 Install an SSL Certificate (Let’s Encrypt)

  • In Virtualmin, navigate to Server Configuration > SSL Certificate.
  • Click Let’s Encrypt > Request Certificate.

How DigitalBerg Installs Virtualmin for You

If you buy a dedicated server from DigitalBerg, we handle the Virtualmin & Webmin installation for you! Our process includes:

✅ Pre-configured Virtualmin/Webmin setup
✅ Optimized security & performance settings
✅ Full SSL and Firewall protection enabled
✅ 24/7 expert support for server management

🚀 Get a dedicated server today and let our team configure everything for you!

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Virtualmin and Webmin on your server! 🎉 Now, you can easily manage your websites, databases, and emails.

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