How to install webmin on ubuntu 25.10

Webmin is a powerful web-based control panel that allows you to manage your Linux server through a graphical interface instead of the command line. With Webmin, you can easily handle users, Apache, DNS, databases, file sharing, firewalls, and more.

Update Your System

Before installing anything, make sure your system packages are up to date:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Install Required Dependencies

Webmin requires some basic packages to run smoothly. Install them with:

sudo apt install wget apt-transport-https software-properties-common -y

Add the Webmin Repository

Import the Webmin GPG key to verify the package source:

wget -q -O- http://www.webmin.com/jcameron-key.asc | sudo apt-key add -

Now add the official Webmin repository to your system:

sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://download.webmin.com/download/repository sarge contrib"

Install Webmin

Once the repository is added, update the package list and install Webmin:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install webmin -y

After installation, Webmin will start automatically as a service.

Allow Webmin Through the Firewall

If UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) is enabled on your system, you need to allow access to port 10000, which Webmin uses by default:

sudo ufw allow 10000/tcp
sudo ufw reload

You can confirm UFW rules with:

sudo ufw status

Access Webmin

Open your browser and go to:

https://your_server_ip:10000

For example:

https://192.168.1.10:10000

Login with your system username and password (usually the one you use for sudo).

You’ll see the Webmin dashboard, where you can manage your server graphically — including users, packages, services, updates, and more.

Enable Webmin at Boot

Make sure Webmin starts automatically after every reboot:

sudo systemctl enable webmin

Check the service status:

sudo systemctl status webmin

Secure Webmin (Optional but Recommended)

You can improve security by:

• Changing the default port (in /etc/webmin/miniserv.conf)

• Using a firewall to restrict access to trusted IPs

• Enabling SSL with a trusted certificate (like Let’s Encrypt)

After changes, restart Webmin:

sudo systemctl restart webmin

Installing Webmin on Ubuntu 25.10 gives you a complete, browser-based control center for managing your Linux server. Whether you’re a beginner or a sysadmin, Webmin simplifies server administration while keeping full control in your hands.

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