Webmin
Web-based Unix/Linux server administration with 1M+ installations worldwide
About Webmin
Webmin is a powerful web-based tool for managing Unix-like servers, allowing administrators to configure system settings, users, services, and popular open-source applications like Apache, MySQL, and PHP through an intuitive interface. Built with Perl, it supports over 50 operating systems and offers extensive customization via modules.
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You can specify a different port by setting the WEBMIN_PORT environment variable. For example, to install Webmin on port 15000 on Debian, use the command: WEBMIN_PORT=15000 dpkg -i webmin_2.202_all.deb.
Yes, you can run Webmin behind a reverse proxy. There are tutorials available for proxying Webmin with Apache and Nginx, covering setup on its own hostname or under a subdirectory.
By default, basic logging is enabled in Webmin. To turn on full logging, go into the Webmin Configuration module, click on the Logging icon, and turn on the 'Log changes made to files by each action' option. This will record all file changes and commands run by Webmin.
You need to modify the file /etc/webmin/miniserv.conf, specifically the allow= or deny= lines. After making changes, run /etc/webmin/restart for the changes to take effect.
Once you have downloaded a new module as a .wbm file, enter the Webmin Configuration module and click on the Webmin Modules button. Then use the form at the top of the page to install the module either from the local filesystem or uploaded from your browser.
This happens because the default SSL certificate generated by Webmin is not issued by a recognized certificate authority. To resolve this, you can request a certificate from an authority like Let's Encrypt or purchase one from companies like GoDaddy or Comodo.
In the Webmin Users module, create a new user and give them access to only the Apache Webserver module. After saving, click on 'Apache webserver' next to the user’s name and use the form to deny access to everything except one selected virtual server.
Refer to the guide on 'Changing a Webmin Password When You Can’t Log In' for detailed steps to reset your password.
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