How to Install Webmin on VPS Server Using Virtualizor

This article provides a guide for server administrators who want to install Webmin on VPS server with Virtualizor.

What is Webmin?

Webmin is a free and open source server control panel software, distributed under the BSD license, with support for web, DNS, database, FTP and email servers. Webmin can also be extended by numerous official and unofficial integrations and modules.

Webmin’s reputation for being user-friendly and for frequent updates and patches make it a popular choice for users looking for a free alternative to the premium control panels, which can start at $5/mo and cost as much as $1000/mo depending on brand and usage.

Webmin System Requirements

To install Webmin on a CentOS VPS, the following conditions must be met:

• Designated fully-qualified domain name for the hostname (ex: server.yourdomain.com)
• Hostname must resolve to a public IPv4 or Ipv6 address
• Network Manager must be disabled
• Minimum hardware requirements: 1.1 GHz CPU, 1 GB RAM, 20 GB Disk
• Recommended minimum hardware: 1.1 GHz CPU, 2 GB RAM, 40 GB Disk

How to Install Webmin on VPS Server with Virtualizor

Follow the steps provided to install Webmin on a VPS using Virtualizor panel:

1. Login to Virtualizor
2. Navigate to “List VPS” (from side menu)
3. Select the VPS that Webmin will be installed on
4. View VPS information to verify server details
   
5. Navigate to “Install” tab.
   
6. Select Webmin from the “Control Panels” menu.
   
7. Click to accept the data loss warning and start the automated Webmin installation.
   
8. Before the installation begins, you must shutdown the VPS by clicking the “STOP” icon, as shown in the image below:
   
9. Once the VPS has shutdown, click the “PLAY” icon to restart it, as shown below:
   
10. When the VPS has booted, your installation will begin.
11. An email with the control panel installation details will be sent.
    
12. You may now navigate to the Webmin login screen (ex. https://<your_vps_ip>:10000/)in your browser to configure the Webmin settings.

As Webmin is an open source software, no license keys are required to access.

Related:

• Order a Webmin VPS
• Webmin Documentation
• Webmin Github Repository
• More VPS Guides