Introduction

In this article, we will explain to you how to install Virtualmin on CentOS 6 and 7. Virtualmin is a web hosting control panel for Linux. Virtualmin gives you the ability to create and manage web hostings. If you search for an alternative of cPanel and Plesk, Virtualmin is a good choice.

Prerequisites

You will need:

• VPS running CentOS

Step 1 - Install requirements

• Install screen, wget, and enable the EPEL repository:

yum -y install screen wget epel-release

• Create a screen session to allow the install to continue if the SSH connection is interrupted. (Not needed if connected locally.):

screen

Virtualmin is written in the Perl language, so you need to install it.

• Install Perl:

yum -y install perl

Step 2 - Download Virtualmin

• Update the server:

yum -y update

• Download the Virtualmin install script:

wget http://software.virtualmin.com/gpl/scripts/install.sh

• Make the script executable:

chmod +x install.sh

Step 3 - Install Virtualmin

• Run the Virtualmin installer:

./install.sh

• Accept the agreement by entering y and typing [Enter] to continue.

The installation will now begin. The process will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.

Step 4  - Access Virtualmin

Using your favorite web browser, connect to your machine like so:

https://your.FQDN.com:10000

• Enter your root user credentials at the log-in screen.
• Continue configuring Virtualmin by following the initial setup wizard.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Virtualmin on CentOS. Now you can easily create many domains and manage web sites.