How to install Webmin on Ubuntu Server Latest?

Webmin is a powerful web-based interface used for the administration of Linux servers. It is used for configuring many services like FTP, DNS, DHCP, etc. In this tutorial, we will see how to install Webmin on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, you need to have the following prerequisites.

  1. Ubuntu Server Latest installed
  2. Sudo access or root user access

Step 1: Update your Ubuntu Server Packages

Before starting the installation process, it's best to update Ubuntu Server's package information by running the following command:

sudo apt update

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

To install Webmin, you will need to install some required dependencies. Run the following command to install these dependencies.

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

Step 3: Download and Install Webmin

To download and install Webmin, follow the given steps:

  1. Add the Webmin repository key to Ubuntu's package manager with the following command:
wget -q http://www.webmin.com/jcameron-key.asc -O- | sudo apt-key add -
  1. Add the Webmin repository to your Ubuntu Server Latest by running the following command:
sudo add-apt-repository "deb [arch=amd64] http://download.webmin.com/download/repository sarge contrib"
  1. Update Ubuntu's package manager to include the new source added:
sudo apt update
  1. Finally, install the Webmin package:
sudo apt install webmin -y

Step 4: Access Webmin Dashboard

Once the installation of Webmin is complete, you can access it by opening your web browser and entering the following URL:

https://your_server_ip:10000/

Make sure to replace "your_server_ip" with your Ubuntu Server Latest IP address.

You will see the Webmin login page where you can enter the login credentials for the root user or any user with sudo access.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have learned how to install Webmin on Ubuntu Server Latest. You can now use this web-based interface to configure various services on your Ubuntu Server without needing to access the command line.

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