How to Install Virtualmin on Ubuntu 20.04
Virtualmin is a powerful and flexible web hosting control panel that simplifies the process of managing websites, databases, email accounts, and more on a server. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Virtualmin on a Ubuntu 20.04 server.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, make sure you have the following:
- An Ubuntu 20.04 server with root access
- Minimum 2GB RAM
- At least 20GB of free disk space
Step 1: Update System Packages
First, ssh into your Ubuntu 20.04 server as the root user:
ssh root@your_server_ip
Then, update the package list and upgrade all installed packages to their latest versions:
apt update
apt upgrade
Step 2: Install Virtualmin Dependencies
Virtualmin requires several dependencies to be installed on your server. Run the following commands to install them:
wget http://software.virtualmin.com/gpl/scripts/install.sh
sudo /bin/sh install.sh
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of Virtualmin dependencies.
Step 3: Install Virtualmin
Once all dependencies are installed, you can proceed with installing Virtualmin itself. Run the following command:
wget http://software.virtualmin.com/gpl/scripts/install.sh
sudo /bin/sh install.sh
During the installation process, you will be prompted to set a root password for the Virtualmin web interface. Make sure to choose a strong password and keep it secure.
Step 4: Access Virtualmin Web Interface
Once the installation is complete, you can access the Virtualmin web interface by navigating to https://your_server_ip:10000 in your web browser.
Log in using the root username and password you set during the installation process.
Step 5: Configure Virtualmin
Now that Virtualmin is installed, you can start configuring it to host your websites and manage your server effectively. Virtualmin provides a user-friendly interface to manage domains, databases, users, and more.
That’s it! You have successfully installed Virtualmin on your Ubuntu 20.04 server. You can now start hosting websites and managing server resources with ease.