How to install Webmin on Ubuntu server 20.04

Webmin is a powerful, web-based tool that allows you to manage your Linux server using a graphical interface. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to install Webmin on Ubuntu 20.04 in just a few simple steps.

 

 

✅ Step 1: Update Your System

Always start by updating your server’s package list:

sudo apt update

✅ Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Install essential packages for repository management:

sudo apt install software-properties-common apt-transport-https

✅ Step 3: Add Webmin’s GPG Key

Download and add the Webmin GPG key:

wget -q http://www.webmin.com/jcameron-key.asc -O- | sudo apt-key add -

✅ Step 4: Add Webmin Repository

Add the official Webmin repository to your system:

sudo add-apt-repository "deb [arch=amd64] http://download.webmin.com/download/repository sarge contrib"

✅ Step 5: Install Webmin

Now install Webmin with this command:

sudo apt install webmin

The installation will take a few moments.


✅ Step 6: Access Webmin

Once installed, open Webmin in your browser:

https://your_server_ip:10000

Make sure your firewall allows access to port 10000, and use your root or sudo user credentials to log in.

 

Webmin is now installed and ready to use on your Ubuntu 20.04 server. You can now manage users, services, Apache, databases, and much more — all from a web interface.

 

 
 
 
 

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