How to Install BeAdmin Control Panel on Ubuntu VPS

This article demonstrates how to install BeAdmin control panel on Ubuntu VPS.

What is BeAdmin Control Panel?

BeAdmin Control Panel is a web-based hosting control panel designed to simplify the management of Linux servers, websites, email, and databases. It is a modern, lightweight, and user-friendly alternative to more complex or commercial hosting control panels like cPanel, Plesk, or DirectAdmin.

🔧 Key Features of BeAdmin Control Panel

• Web Server Management: Supports NGINX and Apache.
• Database Management: MySQL/MariaDB with phpMyAdmin integration.
• Email Hosting: Manage email accounts, aliases, and forwarding.
• DNS Management: Add and manage DNS zones and records.
• SSL Management: One-click Let’s Encrypt SSL installation.
• FTP Management: Configure FTP accounts for file transfers.
• User Interface: Clean and responsive UI optimized for ease of use.
• Security: Includes firewall rules and brute-force protection.
• Resource Monitoring: System resource usage and analytics.
• Multi-user Support: Admin, reseller, and user roles.

💡 Benefits

• Open Source: Usually available free of charge or with a low-cost license.
• Lightweight: Uses fewer resources compared to heavier panels like cPanel.
• Community-Driven: Updates and features often driven by community feedback.
• Script Installation: Easy deployment of WordPress and other CMS platforms.

🖥️ Typical Use Cases

• VPS and dedicated server management
• Hosting providers offering shared/reseller hosting
• Developers managing multiple sites on a single server

If you’re considering BeAdmin for a server or hosting business, it’s ideal for those who want a clean, functional panel without the bloat or licensing fees of commercial solutions.

Here’s a complete, step-by-step guide on how to install BeAdmin Control Panel on Ubuntu VPS:

✅ Prerequisites

Before installing BeAdmin, ensure you have:

• A fresh Ubuntu 20.04 or Ubuntu 22.04 or Ubuntu 24.04 VPS (minimal install)
• A non-root user with sudo privileges (or use root directly)
• A public IP address
• Hostname properly set (e.g., your.hostname.com)
• At least 2 GB RAM
• At least 20 GB SSD Storage

🚀 How to Install BeAdmin Control Panel on Ubuntu VPS

To install BeAdmin control panel on Ubuntu VPS, follow the steps provided below:

1. Login via SSH as root user

2. Update Your Server

   Run the following command:

   sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

3. Set the Hostname

   Replace your.hostname.com with your actual hostname:

   hostnamectl set-hostname your.hostname.com host1=$(hostname)

4. Download and Run the BeAdmin Installer

   wget  -O /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/beadmin-nexus-public.gpg "https://nexus.beadmin.com/repository/public-keys/beadmin-nexus-public.gpg"
   chmod 644 /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/beadmin-nexus-public.gpg
   echo "deb [signed-by=/etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/beadmin-nexus-public.gpg] https://nexus.beadmin.com/repository/beadmin/ stable main" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/beadmin.list && \
   echo "beadmin beadmin/ssl_acme_domain string $host1" | debconf-set-selections && \
   echo "beadmin beadmin/default_user string admin@local.host" | debconf-set-selections && \
   echo "beadmin beadmin/default_password password your_password" | debconf-set-selections && \
   apt update && DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt install -y --no-install-recommends beadmin && \
   systemctl enable --now beadmin
   

   BeAdmin will configure services like:

   • NGINX/Apache
   • MySQL/MariaDB
   • PHP
   • Postfix/Dovecot (email)
   • Bind (DNS)
   • Fail2Ban, Firewall, and Let’s Encrypt

5. Wait for Installation to Complete

   Installation typically takes 5–10 minutes depending on server speed and selected options.

🔐 After Installation

Once complete, BeAdmin will display:

• Admin URL (e.g., https://your.hostname.com:8080)
• Admin login credentials
• Panel port: 8080 (default HTTPS port)

Make sure port 8080 is open in your firewall.

Open Firewall Ports (UFW example)

sudo ufw allow 8080/tcp
sudo ufw allow 80/tcp
sudo ufw allow 443/tcp
sudo ufw allow 22/tcp
sudo ufw reload

🛠️ Accessing the Panel

Open your browser and visit:

https://your.hostname.com:8080

Login with the username (usually admin@local.host) and password (usually your_password) shown after installation.

📌 Tips

• ✅ Use a domain with a valid A record pointing to your VPS IP.
• 🔒 Add Let’s Encrypt SSL via the panel after domain setup.
• 🧑‍💼 Create user accounts to host client websites or separate projects.

📚 Related

• BeAdmin Official Site
• BeAdmin Docs

Conclusion

You now know how to install BeAdmin control panel on Ubuntu VPS.