How to install Webmin on Linux

Webmin is a web-based system administration tool that provides a graphical interface for configuring and managing Linux servers. It allows system administrators to perform a wide variety of system administration tasks remotely through a standard web browser. With Webmin, you can manage users and groups, configure network services like Apache, BIND, MySQL, set up firewalls, manage file systems, and much more, all from an intuitive and user-friendly interface.

This tool is especially useful for system administrators who prefer a graphical user interface for performing administrative tasks rather than using command-line commands. Additionally, being web-based, Webmin allows remote access to systems, making it easier to manage distributed servers or those located in remote locations. However, it is important to note that while Webmin simplifies many administrative tasks, it is essential for users to understand the underlying concepts of system administration to use it effectively and securely.

Installing Webmin

The simplest and best way to get Webmin is to use the official repository configuration script to set up repositories on RHEL or Debian derivative systems. This can be done in two simple steps.

First, run the following to get and execute the script:

# cd /tmp && curl -o setup-repos.sh https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webmin/webmin/master/setup-repos.sh && chmod 700 setup-repos.sh && sh setup-repos.sh

Then, install Webmin using the appropriate package manager:

# apt-get install webmin --install-recommends -y

# dnf install webmin

After a successful installation of Webmin, you can access its interface by entering https://<Your-Server-IP>:10000 in your browser.

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