Virtualmin

Virtualmin¶

Virtualmin is a powerful and flexible web hosting control panel for Linux and BSD systems. Available in an Open Source community-supported version, and a more feature-filled version with premium support, Virtualmin is the cost-effective and comprehensive solution to virtual web hosting management. With Virtualmin, you can manage users, domains, email, databases, and much more.

Virtualmin Dashboard

Supported Operating Systems¶

Virtualmin can be installed on basically any Linux, BSD, or UNIX system. However, the following operating systems are officially supported by the install script:

AlmaLinux 8
AlmaLinux 9
Rocky Linux 8
Rocky Linux 9
RHEL 8
RHEL 9
CentOS 7
RHEL 7
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
Debian 10
Debian 11

Installing Virtualmin¶

Virtualmin provides an automated installation script that will install all of the required packages and configure Virtualmin for you. To install Virtualmin, run the following command:

curl -sSL wget https://software.virtualmin.com/gpl/scripts/virtualmin-install.sh | bash

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You must run the installation script as root.

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The installation script will install all of the required packages and configure Virtualmin for you. You do not need to install any packages or configure anything manually.

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The installation script will take a while to complete. This is normal. Do not interrupt the installation script.

Manual installation instructions are available here. You should only use the manual installation instructions if you are unable to use the automated installation script.

Accessing Virtualmin¶

Once the installation script has completed, you can access Virtualmin by visiting https://<your-server-ip>:10000 in your web browser. You will be prompted to log in with your system's root user and password.

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If you are using a firewall, you will need to open port 10000 to access Virtualmin.

Upgrade to Virtualmin Pro¶

Virtualmin Pro is the premium version of Virtualmin. It includes additional features and premium support. You can upgrade to Virtualmin Pro at any time by following the instructions here.

Using Virtualmin¶

If you are familiar with cPanel, you should have no trouble using Virtualmin. Virtualmin uses slightly different terminology than cPanel, but the concepts are the same.

Creating a Virtual Server¶

In Virtualmin, a virtual server is a domain. To create a virtual server, click the Create Virtual Server button on the left side of the page. You will be prompted to enter the domain name, username, and password for the virtual server. You can also configure additional options such as the home directory, database, and mail server.

Managing a Virtual Server¶

To manage a virtual server, click the Edit Virtual Server button on the left side of the page. You will be presented with a list of options that you can configure for the virtual server. You can also manage the virtual server's files, databases, and email accounts.

Creating a Sub-Server¶

In Virtualmin, a sub-server is a subdomain. To create a sub-server, click the Create Virtual Server button on the left side of the page. You will be prompted to enter the subdomain name, username, and password for the sub-server. You can also configure additional options such as the home directory, database, and mail server.

Managing a Sub-Server¶

To manage a sub-server, click the Edit Virtual Server button on the left side of the page. You will be presented with a list of options that you can configure for the sub-server. You can also manage the sub-server's files, databases, and email accounts.

Creating a User¶

To create a user, click the Edit Users button on the left side of the page. You will be presented with a list of users that you can manage. Click the Add a user to this server button to create a new user. You will be prompted to enter the user's name, username, and password. You can also configure additional options such as the home directory, database, and mail server.

Managing a User¶

To manage a user, click the Edit Users button on the left side of the page. You will be presented with a list of users that you can manage. Click the Edit button next to the user you want to manage. You will be presented with a list of options that you can configure for the user. You can also manage the user's files, databases, and email accounts.

Creating a Database¶

To create a database, click the Edit Databases button on the left side of the page. You will be presented with a list of databases that you can manage. Click the Add a database to this server button to create a new database. You will be prompted to enter the database name, username, and password. You can also configure additional options such as the database type and size.

Managing a Database¶

To manage a database, click the Edit Databases button on the left side of the page. You will be presented with a list of databases that you can manage. Click the Edit button next to the database you want to manage. You will be presented with a list of options that you can configure for the database. You can also manage the database's tables and users.

Creating an Email Account¶

To create an email account, click the Edit Users button on the left side of the page. You will be presented with a list of users that you can manage. Click the Add a user to this server button to create a new user. You will be prompted to enter the user's name, username, and password. You can also configure additional options such as the home directory, database, and mail server.

Managing an Email Account¶

To manage an email account, click the Edit Users button on the left side of the page. You will be presented with a list of users that you can manage. Click the Edit button next to the user you want to manage. You will be presented with a list of options that you can configure for the user. You can also manage the user's files, databases, and email accounts.