Cockpit is a web-based graphical user interface used for managing Linux systems. Clear Linux users can easily install Cockpit by following a few simple steps. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process.
Before starting, ensure that you have the following:
It's always a good practice to update your system packages before installing new software. To do this, open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo swupd update
Enter your password if prompted to do so, and wait for the update process to complete.
To install Cockpit on Clear Linux, open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo swupd bundle-add cockpit
This command will download and install Cockpit, along with its dependencies.
Once the installation is complete, you need to start the Cockpit service. Run the following command to start the service:
sudo systemctl start cockpit.socket
To enable the Cockpit service to start on system boot, run the following command:
sudo systemctl enable cockpit.socket
Open your web browser and enter the following URL in the address bar:
https://<clear-linux-ip-address>:9090
Note: Replace <clear-linux-ip-address> with the IP address of your Clear Linux system.
You will then be asked to enter your user credentials. Use the username and password of your Clear Linux user account to log in to the Cockpit web interface.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Cockpit on Clear Linux. Now you can manage your Linux system through the user-friendly Cockpit web interface.
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