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Usually, getting started with Virtualmin can be done with a few simple steps, using our automated install script. The install script will setup your package manager, usually apt-get or dnf, and then download our packages as well as all of the necessary dependencies for running Virtualmin. Never run the virtualmin-install.sh script to upgrade or renew or to try to repair an existing Virtualmin system! The virtualmin change-license command is used for license changes and renewals. Check the license FAQ for details.Install your operating systemStart with a freshly installed, Grade A supported OS on your server or VPS. Rocky Linux and Ubuntu LTS are very popular options for hosting, and are a safe choice, but any Grade A supported system should work fine. Be sure to configure your system with a fully qualified domain name, as it will save you a lot of time and documentation spelunking later. Do not name your system the same name as a domain you’ll be hosting in Virtualmin. Do not pre-install or pre-configure any additional packages on your OS. The installer expects a freshly installed, supported OS, and anything you do differently may cause conflicts or configuration errors. The only exception is that if MySQL is preferred over MariaDB, it should be installed before starting the installation. If you plan to enable third-party package repositories, do so after installing Virtualmin, and only with extreme caution.Download and run install scriptIf you have already purchased a Virtualmin Professional license, you can find it in My Account → Software Licenses. If not, you can purchase a license or download Virtualmin GPL.Try Virtualmin Professional or Download Virtualmin GPLThe quickest way to initiate the installation of Virtualmin GPL on your server is to log in via SSH using a terminal, and execute the following pre-prepared command:sudo sh -c "$(curl -fsSL -- --bundle LAMP Note:For Virtualmin Professional, use the command suggested on My Account → Software Licenses page.Install script optionsThere are some available options to install different configurations (including installing Nginx instead of Apache, and leaving out some of the mail processing stack for small memory systems). Run the install script with the --help flag for a list of available options, and consult the documentation, especially about the available installation bundles and the minimal installation mode, if choosing a non-default installation type.The install script may ask you some questions.If your system does not have a fully qualified hostname, the script will ask you to provide one. Do not use a name you will be hosting in Virtualmin. For example, if you are hosting virtualmin.com in Virtualmin, you could name your system srv1.virtualmin.com or main.virtualmin.com, but you should not name it virtualmin.com.Or, if your system doesn’t have enough memory for the installation
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Type you’ve chosen, it’ll offer to create a swap file.After a few minutes, your system should have everything it needs to provide a full-featured virtual web hosting environment! Now login to Virtualmin by browsing to port 10000 on the address of your server using the HTTPS protocol. Ignore the SSL certificate validation error (the SSL certificate is a self-signed one after initial installation, but can be replaced with a valid certificate after initial configuration is complete).Follow the steps in the post-install wizard to setup Virtualmin to suit your environment and needs. Virtualmin will check the configuration of the system and validate some server settings to insure your system is ready for service.Click Create Virtual Server to start making your first website in Virtualmin!Check the documentationIf your particular deployment doesn’t fit these simple steps, either because you cannot freshly install your OS, or you cannot use a Grade A supported OS, Virtualmin can probably still work for you. Check out the installation documentation, which covers a lot more detail about how a Virtualmin system is installed, and other ways to install it.Sign up for announcementsIf you want to stay on top of Virtualmin updates, you can sign up for notifications to the News Forum here at Virtualmin.com.Upgrading MariaDB in Virtualmin - Virtualmin - Virtualmin
For UsersThe users looking for support should post a question to Webmin, Usermin, Virtualmin, Cloudmin or Authentic Theme category in our forum.If you have found what looks like a bug, post it to the Webmin, Usermin, Virtualmin, Cloudmin or Authentic theme bug tracker.If you just want to be informed of new releases, enable alerts for news category by signing up to our forum or check back at this website regularly.For DevelopersAnyone wanting to write their own Webmin modules or contribute to the core distribution should first read the module writer’s guide.If you need support as developer or you have created your own module or theme, please post it on the developers category in our forum. Patches for all of our products should be sent as a PR using our Webmin and Virtualmin GitHub organization accounts.For TranslatorsNew and updated translations for Webmin and all of its modules are always welcomed and can be submitted as a PR to any of our GitHub repositories mentioned above.The following people have contributed translations of Webmin or Usermin into non-English languages. The first name under each language is the most recent or prolific contributor. If you want to contribute, read this first for more details.GermanMacSteini MacSteiniRaymond Vetter Thomas Hurlimann Christoph Thielecke Dieter Huerten Falko Trojahn Thomas Müller Markus Tulner Chr. Radau Tim Niemueller Martin Mewes Caldera’s translation teamRussianMarat Shavlukov SpanishJuan Jose Lopez José Luis Domingo López Jose Luis Uroz Gonzalez Jesús Marín Ruiz Antonio Ognio Cesti FrenchButterflyOfFire David Le Corfec Jerome Tournier Matthias Saou Bruno Clermont Thomas Stalder The “Webmin-Trans-Fr”-Team sourceforge.net/projects/webmin-trans-frPortuguese (European)Nuno Teixeira Flavio Moringa Portuguese (Brazilian)Bruno Macagnani Gustavo Leite de Mendonça Chaves Luciana Fujii Pontello Traditional ChineseMEZL Caldera’s translation teamJing-Jong Shyue Simplified ChineseliAnGjiA leangjiaCaldera’s translation teamMerlin Christopher Li SwedishKjell Enblom Peter Åstrand ItalianGiovanni Stefano Giunchi Fiore Basile Davide Prade Augusto Fagioli www.fagioli.bizHungarianDomagoj Bikic Gabor Kiss Keve Gábor Praszna Balázs Feher Janos HebrewShahar Nanes TurkishSalih Giray Dilek, Sema, Seçil, Ayfe PolishAndrzej Krzysztofowicz DutchGandyman Z.J.T. Elstgeest JapaneseKatsutoshi Omatsu Kaz Aoshima Caldera’s translation teamShizu-net Co.,LTD. SlovenianGregor Stiher KoreanJoungKyun Kim Caldera’s translation teamCatalanJaume Badiella CzechPetr Vanek Jan Korinek ThaiRutch Chintamas NorwegianPer Kristian Østergaard Bulgarianstefan@clubsoutherncross.comGreekNikos Assimos SlovakMilan Englart Boris Porosin. GitHub - virtualmin/virtualmin-install: Shell script to perform a Virtualmin GPL or Professional installation - The install script GitHub - virtualmin/Virtualmin-Config: A modern Questions and discussion about using Virtualmin Professional and Virtualmin GPL. Virtualmin Community Virtualmin. Topic Replies Views Activity; About the Virtualmin category.Clustering Virtualmin - Virtualmin - Virtualmin Community
Hi,As a newbie, possible searching for a new home I found the following issues while looking at your software (Webmin/Virtualmin/Usermin). These are not a critisim but some feedback that might help you get more users and improve the overall experience and is meant as positive feedback only.My Background and setupI am a IT support guy who uses primarily Window but can manage to follow instructions for Linux.I run a CWP webserver at my home which has a couple of my own websites on it.I am looking at using Virtualmin because it has an active community and regular updates.Confused?When I first looked into Webmin/Virtualmin I got confused about all of the different softwares (webmin/virtualmin/usermin/cloudmin/Filemin) and when I couldnt figure it out I went looking for another package and ended up using CWP. This was the most confusing aspect of the software and their different uses only become clear after using Virtualmin for a while.Virtualmin is a Webmin module but you don't install it from Webmin.Webmin implies that it is all you need to run a webserver because of it's name, which it is, however Webmin does more than this as you can configure other server things with it, very similiar to Cockpit.Your different software are all on webmin.com except for Virtualmin which I guess is because it is now bigger than your other software.Webmin - - - - Virtualmin installable from Webmin rather than a standalone script, control by the use of the 'post installation wizard' (but make it a 1 time option if a fresh install is needed)Merging Webmin and Virtualmin is perhaps quite a suggestion but it would stop 2 separate repos being maintained.If you are going to install Webmin you might aswell install Virtualmin.Rename `Webmin` to `Servermin`For people wanting to do webhosting the name change alone will prompt them to look at Virtualmin and the benefits this brings.The new name fits better with what the software does as it allows you to configure more than a webserver, similiar features to cockpit.Get rid of the webmin.com website and move everything on to the Virtualmin websitewww.virtualmin.com/webmin and at the topVirtualmin and rspamd - Virtualmin - Virtualmin Community
Put the words. "this is the base software that virtualmin uses'Update/create a plugins library (and move to virtualmin website) so you can see them like on the joomla or Wordpress repos, but with Webmin Virtualmin, Usermin, Cloudmin Tags. a demo working for Webmin, Virtualmin, Usermin, CloudminThe virtualmin demo at does not workThere are no screenshots for Usermin, making it hard for newbies to figure out what this is for.Make a note somewhere that Filemin has been merged into Webmin sometime ago as people still refer to Filemin rather that just Webmin's file manager.ThemeThe functionality of Virtualmin is great (Clean and functional) but for the end user (i.e. people you sell webhosting to) the interface is not ideal because it is designed for nerds which is not a bad thing but clients are not usually nerds.Virtualmin is inbetween worlds (Techies/End-user) becasue of the theme, but this could be mainly fixed by having a different style of Theme for the clients (or all of Virtualmin) with the following characterisitcs:make more fluffytemplate needs more colour, not all in blueBootstrap styleThe UI is very functional and I dont mind it. however it does not have all of the fluffy stuff for the end users/clients. This is what I thought usermin was for but I am not sure it is it's primary role.Make clear on a single page what the different software is for i.e.:Webmin - Your server manager administrator. Hardware, software packages, server configuration, software configuration.Virtualmin - Something like WHM of cPanel. Your client accounts, domains, hosting packages, e-mail configurations.Usermin - A control panel for your clients or controlled Linux access.Cloudmin - A virtual Machine management platform and is only needed if you want to manage a certain type of Virtual Machine. ID10T August 9, 2023, 4:23pm 2 I suggest you setup and use the software and become familiar with it before you start suggesting changes to something you admit to having no familiarity with. Seriously. There is a lot of choice to be had/made with the current setup.Edit: The current installed user base is here constantly working to improve the functionality. Install andDownload Virtualmin GPL - Virtualmin - Virtualmin Community
Fluffiness is missing exactly? @joe thanks for the in-depth reply. This is the discussion I wanted and maybe the ideas might help promote Virtualmin which is the one that pays your bills.The plugins directory would be a great place for paid plugins and Virtualmin could take a share, this might encourage developers to make and maintain 3rd party plugins.When I said bootstrap I did mean the technology but the style I see when people mention bootstrap is larger buttons bright colours etc… A lot of other panels use this style.@Ilia I will see if I can get some specific examples together. The webmin screenshot gallery would be better if it has a thumbnail gallery with text about where the screenshot is from and then the carousel in a modal which you can then cycle through. This layout would give context to what people are looking at and can display feature easier to the new potential user. Ilia August 9, 2023, 7:48pm 9 Well, this is already available but in the full screen mode only. Although, not with the thumbnail but the text with description about screenshot is available.I really have doubts that anyone would ever need a description for the already pretty self-explanatory screenshot. When you say fluff do you mean something with lots of padding and white/empty space, large fonts and buttons while being minimal or “modern” as people call it these days?For beginners who graduated from shared hosting and are new to linux I agree that it could be helpful but when someone crosses the beginner line what we have currently is needed. A modern design can’t fit all these options.I too was overwhelmed when starting out with virtualmin but after a few linux/vps course I came to appreciate all the work put in to webmin/virtualmin/usermin. I can do almost everything in gui and faster than running commands.I don’t know if this is the best solution but for beginners if there was a modern theme which has only basic options shown and looks like material ui or whatever. Virtualmin could attract alot of newbies. It could ship out. GitHub - virtualmin/virtualmin-install: Shell script to perform a Virtualmin GPL or Professional installation - The install script GitHub - virtualmin/Virtualmin-Config: A modernComments
Usually, getting started with Virtualmin can be done with a few simple steps, using our automated install script. The install script will setup your package manager, usually apt-get or dnf, and then download our packages as well as all of the necessary dependencies for running Virtualmin. Never run the virtualmin-install.sh script to upgrade or renew or to try to repair an existing Virtualmin system! The virtualmin change-license command is used for license changes and renewals. Check the license FAQ for details.Install your operating systemStart with a freshly installed, Grade A supported OS on your server or VPS. Rocky Linux and Ubuntu LTS are very popular options for hosting, and are a safe choice, but any Grade A supported system should work fine. Be sure to configure your system with a fully qualified domain name, as it will save you a lot of time and documentation spelunking later. Do not name your system the same name as a domain you’ll be hosting in Virtualmin. Do not pre-install or pre-configure any additional packages on your OS. The installer expects a freshly installed, supported OS, and anything you do differently may cause conflicts or configuration errors. The only exception is that if MySQL is preferred over MariaDB, it should be installed before starting the installation. If you plan to enable third-party package repositories, do so after installing Virtualmin, and only with extreme caution.Download and run install scriptIf you have already purchased a Virtualmin Professional license, you can find it in My Account → Software Licenses. If not, you can purchase a license or download Virtualmin GPL.Try Virtualmin Professional or Download Virtualmin GPLThe quickest way to initiate the installation of Virtualmin GPL on your server is to log in via SSH using a terminal, and execute the following pre-prepared command:sudo sh -c "$(curl -fsSL -- --bundle LAMP Note:For Virtualmin Professional, use the command suggested on My Account → Software Licenses page.Install script optionsThere are some available options to install different configurations (including installing Nginx instead of Apache, and leaving out some of the mail processing stack for small memory systems). Run the install script with the --help flag for a list of available options, and consult the documentation, especially about the available installation bundles and the minimal installation mode, if choosing a non-default installation type.The install script may ask you some questions.If your system does not have a fully qualified hostname, the script will ask you to provide one. Do not use a name you will be hosting in Virtualmin. For example, if you are hosting virtualmin.com in Virtualmin, you could name your system srv1.virtualmin.com or main.virtualmin.com, but you should not name it virtualmin.com.Or, if your system doesn’t have enough memory for the installation
2025-03-24Type you’ve chosen, it’ll offer to create a swap file.After a few minutes, your system should have everything it needs to provide a full-featured virtual web hosting environment! Now login to Virtualmin by browsing to port 10000 on the address of your server using the HTTPS protocol. Ignore the SSL certificate validation error (the SSL certificate is a self-signed one after initial installation, but can be replaced with a valid certificate after initial configuration is complete).Follow the steps in the post-install wizard to setup Virtualmin to suit your environment and needs. Virtualmin will check the configuration of the system and validate some server settings to insure your system is ready for service.Click Create Virtual Server to start making your first website in Virtualmin!Check the documentationIf your particular deployment doesn’t fit these simple steps, either because you cannot freshly install your OS, or you cannot use a Grade A supported OS, Virtualmin can probably still work for you. Check out the installation documentation, which covers a lot more detail about how a Virtualmin system is installed, and other ways to install it.Sign up for announcementsIf you want to stay on top of Virtualmin updates, you can sign up for notifications to the News Forum here at Virtualmin.com.
2025-04-16Hi,As a newbie, possible searching for a new home I found the following issues while looking at your software (Webmin/Virtualmin/Usermin). These are not a critisim but some feedback that might help you get more users and improve the overall experience and is meant as positive feedback only.My Background and setupI am a IT support guy who uses primarily Window but can manage to follow instructions for Linux.I run a CWP webserver at my home which has a couple of my own websites on it.I am looking at using Virtualmin because it has an active community and regular updates.Confused?When I first looked into Webmin/Virtualmin I got confused about all of the different softwares (webmin/virtualmin/usermin/cloudmin/Filemin) and when I couldnt figure it out I went looking for another package and ended up using CWP. This was the most confusing aspect of the software and their different uses only become clear after using Virtualmin for a while.Virtualmin is a Webmin module but you don't install it from Webmin.Webmin implies that it is all you need to run a webserver because of it's name, which it is, however Webmin does more than this as you can configure other server things with it, very similiar to Cockpit.Your different software are all on webmin.com except for Virtualmin which I guess is because it is now bigger than your other software.Webmin - - - - Virtualmin installable from Webmin rather than a standalone script, control by the use of the 'post installation wizard' (but make it a 1 time option if a fresh install is needed)Merging Webmin and Virtualmin is perhaps quite a suggestion but it would stop 2 separate repos being maintained.If you are going to install Webmin you might aswell install Virtualmin.Rename `Webmin` to `Servermin`For people wanting to do webhosting the name change alone will prompt them to look at Virtualmin and the benefits this brings.The new name fits better with what the software does as it allows you to configure more than a webserver, similiar features to cockpit.Get rid of the webmin.com website and move everything on to the Virtualmin websitewww.virtualmin.com/webmin and at the top
2025-04-08Put the words. "this is the base software that virtualmin uses'Update/create a plugins library (and move to virtualmin website) so you can see them like on the joomla or Wordpress repos, but with Webmin Virtualmin, Usermin, Cloudmin Tags. a demo working for Webmin, Virtualmin, Usermin, CloudminThe virtualmin demo at does not workThere are no screenshots for Usermin, making it hard for newbies to figure out what this is for.Make a note somewhere that Filemin has been merged into Webmin sometime ago as people still refer to Filemin rather that just Webmin's file manager.ThemeThe functionality of Virtualmin is great (Clean and functional) but for the end user (i.e. people you sell webhosting to) the interface is not ideal because it is designed for nerds which is not a bad thing but clients are not usually nerds.Virtualmin is inbetween worlds (Techies/End-user) becasue of the theme, but this could be mainly fixed by having a different style of Theme for the clients (or all of Virtualmin) with the following characterisitcs:make more fluffytemplate needs more colour, not all in blueBootstrap styleThe UI is very functional and I dont mind it. however it does not have all of the fluffy stuff for the end users/clients. This is what I thought usermin was for but I am not sure it is it's primary role.Make clear on a single page what the different software is for i.e.:Webmin - Your server manager administrator. Hardware, software packages, server configuration, software configuration.Virtualmin - Something like WHM of cPanel. Your client accounts, domains, hosting packages, e-mail configurations.Usermin - A control panel for your clients or controlled Linux access.Cloudmin - A virtual Machine management platform and is only needed if you want to manage a certain type of Virtual Machine. ID10T August 9, 2023, 4:23pm 2 I suggest you setup and use the software and become familiar with it before you start suggesting changes to something you admit to having no familiarity with. Seriously. There is a lot of choice to be had/made with the current setup.Edit: The current installed user base is here constantly working to improve the functionality. Install and
2025-03-29Things that don’t have a major impact on performance. What you listed there does not help me at all from the position of an advanced user. I am interested in solving bugs and providing new features. Between us, I don’t sit all day with my nose in the web interface because I am in Terminal for everything. Each package *-min does the job for which it was created. I admit that with Clouldmin I felt more drawn to OpenNebula and I have never used Usermin.It’s hard for me to compare Virtualmin/Webmin with cPanel/WHM because by far the first is much more accomplished. Only one who has used them a lot can contradict me. For me, things like the use of Bootstrap framework in the interface do not help me at all. The current theme is really nice compared to what existed in the past, it has a day/night model, File Manager, an many more. Why would I care so much about what happens there since once the setup is complete I don’t access the interface very often?I close this personal feedback telling you that it is not important to change the name of a product that is already established, others are more important. and the forum is full of problems that need to be solved by someone.My advice is to install it and get your doctorate in use. You’ll change your opinion after a while, that’s how I see it from where I’m sitting now. Your initial post will remain and you can reread it in about 2 years. Joe August 9, 2023, 7:13pm 6 Virtualmin (the whole system you get when you install using the Virtualmin installer) includes a Webmin module (a dozen, or so, Webmin modules, actually). But it’s a lot more complicated than being a module of Webmin.Depends on your definition of “bigger”. Virtualmin is more code (since it’s Webmin plus all the Virtualmin modules and tools). But, Webmin has a million or more active installs. Virtualmin has 150k or so.Not possible.Webmin is a very light-dependency package. It runs everywhere. Virtualmin is a big stack of packages,
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