How to Install and Manage Webmin in Ubuntu 20.04

In this article, we take a look at how you can install Webmin on Ubuntu 20.04 and Ubuntu 18.04 so that you can seamlessly manage your system.

1. Step 1: Update the System and Install Requisites Packages. ...
2. Step 2: Import Webmin Repository Key. ...
3. Step 3: Install Webmin in Ubuntu. ...
4. Step 4: Open Webmin Port on Ubuntu Firewall.

1. How do I install and configure Webmin?
2. How do I open Webmin in Linux?
3. What is Webmin in Ubuntu?
4. How do I start Webmin from command line?
5. How do I connect to Webmin remotely?
6. How do I install Webmin on Linux?
7. Does Webmin require Apache?
8. How do I find my Webmin port?
9. How do I check my Webmin status?
10. What port does Webmin use?
11. Should I use Webmin?
12. How do I stop Webmin?
13. How do I set up usermin?
14. Can't connect to Webmin?

How do I install and configure Webmin?

Configure Webmin

1. Step 1: Create a new Apache virtual host file. ...
2. Step 2: Stop Webmin from using TLS/SSL. ...
3. Step 3: Add your domain name to the list of allowed domains. ...
4. Step 4: Restart Webmin to apply configurations. ...
5. Step 5: Activate the Apache proxy_http module and your Apache Virtual Host.

How do I open Webmin in Linux?

Access Webmin. To access Webmin, open any web browser, and type https:// followed by localhost and the port 10000. To access Webmin from another system on the network, replace localhost with hostname, or simply the IP address of the system which you want to access the program.

What is Webmin in Ubuntu?

Webmin is a web-based control panel for any Linux machine which lets you manage your server through a modern web-based interface. With Webmin, you can change settings for common packages on the fly, including web servers and databases, as well as manage users, groups, and software packages.

How do I start Webmin from command line?

On the command line, type the command /etc/init. d/webmin start and press Enter.

How do I connect to Webmin remotely?

You can change the software's configuration to allow other PCs to access Webmin remotely.

1. Browse to "https://localhost:10000" from the computer running Webmin. ...
2. Expand "Webmin," click "Webmin Configuration" and then click the "IP Access Control" icon.

How do I install Webmin on Linux?

In this article, we take a look at how you can install Webmin on Ubuntu 20.04 and Ubuntu 18.04 so that you can seamlessly manage your system.

1. Step 1: Update the System and Install Requisites Packages. ...
2. Step 2: Import Webmin Repository Key. ...
3. Step 3: Install Webmin in Ubuntu. ...
4. Step 4: Open Webmin Port on Ubuntu Firewall.

Does Webmin require Apache?

Webmin comes with a very simple webserver called miniserv.pl that is capable of doing all that is necessary for Webmin to run. However, it is not as fast or memory efficient as a well-developed server such as Apache.

How do I find my Webmin port?

Using Webmin IDE

1. Login to Webmin panel.
2. Expand Webmin and select Webmin configuration.
3. Click in Port and addresses.

How do I check my Webmin status?

The module can also monitor servers running on other hosts. This can be done in two ways - by making a TCP or HTTP connection to the port that the server runs on, or by communicating with the Webmin server on the remote host and asking it to check the status of the server.

What port does Webmin use?

Webmin usually listens for connections on port 10000 on all of your system's IP addresses. You may need to change the port though, perhaps because a firewall on your network only allows connections to web servers on the standard ports of 80 and 443.

Should I use Webmin?

Webmin is a great tool to use when you are first learning to manage a server, but it does have its limitations. Webmin assumes pretty basic file configuration management, so if you need to modify a base conf file to reference other files webmin really doesn't handle that.

How do I stop Webmin?

The steps you need to follow are :

1. Stop webmin with the command /etc/webmin/stop.
2. Add the line inetd=1 to /etc/webmin/miniserv.conf.
3. Remove the line session=1 from /etc/webmin/miniserv.conf.
4. Edit /etc/services and add a line like : ...
5. Edit /etc/inetd.conf and add a line like : ...
6. Restart inetd to make the changes take effect.

How do I set up usermin?

Go to Webmin interface press "Refresh Modules" from the main menu. Navigate at Webmin > Usermin Configuration. Also select "Yes" and press the "Start at boot time" button. Navigate at Webmin > Usermin Configuration and click over "Usermin Module Configuration" icon this time.

Can't connect to Webmin?

What causes Webmin unable to connect error

1. Webmin service unavailable. One of the primary reasons for Webmin's connection errors can be service unavailability. ...
2. Firewall restrictions. In many new Webmin installations, the firewall restrictions create trouble with Webmin access. ...
3. Insufficient server resources.