How to Install Virtualmin on CentOS 6 or 7 Print

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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.


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