Virtualmin is a free and open-source web hosting control panel that allows you to manage multiple websites, email accounts, and databases from a single interface. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Virtualmin on Windows 10.
Prerequisites
To complete this tutorial, you will need the following:
- A Windows 10 machine with administrative privileges.
- A stable internet connection.
Steps
- First, we need to install Virtualbox and Vagrant tool. You can download them from their respective websites.
- After downloading, Install Virtualbox and Vagrant on your windows PC.
- Once you have installed Virtualbox and Vagrant, open the Command Prompt on your computer and navigate to the directory where you want to install Virtualmin.
- Now, You need to install Virtualmin using the following command.
vagrant init virtualmin/leap
- After executing the above command, a vagrant file will be created in the same directory.
- You can now start the installation process by executing the following command:
vagrant up
- This command will start the installation process of Virtualmin, which will take some time to complete.
- After the installation is complete, you can access Virtualmin from your web browser by navigating to
https://localhost:10000.
- You will be asked to enter the username and password for the Virtualmin interface. The default username is
root, and the password is password.
- Once you have logged in, you can start using and managing Virtualmin to host your websites.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Virtualmin is a powerful web hosting control panel that allows users to manage multiple websites, email accounts, and databases from a single interface. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily install Virtualmin on your Windows 10 computer and start using it for your web hosting needs.
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