How to Install Virtualmin on Clear Linux Latest

Introduction

Virtualmin is a powerful, easy to use, and cost-effective control panel for web hosting, server automation, and application management. It offers domain management, web server management, email server management, and many other features that make it a popular choice for web administrators.

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Virtualmin on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have:

  • A Clear Linux Latest instance
  • Root access to your server
  • A basic understanding of Linux commands

Step 1: Update System

Ensure your instance is up to date by running the following commands:

sudo swupd update
sudo swupd bundle-add os-utils-linux
sudo swupd bundle-add package-utils

Step 2: Install Virtualmin Dependencies

Virtualmin requires specific dependencies. Install them by running the following commands:

sudo swupd bundle-add perl-basic
sudo swupd bundle-add perl-web
sudo swupd bundle-add mail-utils
sudo swupd bundle-add mailman
sudo swupd bundle-add procmail
sudo ldconfig

Step 3: Download Virtualmin Installation Script

Virtualmin can be installed via an installation script. Download the installation script by running the following command:

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

Step 4: Run Virtualmin Installation Script

Run the installation script with the following command:

sudo /bin/sh install.sh

The installation script will download and install all the necessary packages.

Virtualmin installation script

After successful installation, you will see a message like this:

All done! Virtualmin should now be installed.

Step 5: Access Virtualmin

Now that Virtualmin is installed, you can access it by opening a web browser and navigating to https://<your_IP_address>:10000/ where <your_IP_address> is the IP address of your Clear Linux instance.

You will be prompted with a login page. Use your root account to log in.

Virtualmin login page

Conclusion

That’s it! You have successfully installed Virtualmin on Clear Linux Latest. You can now use the powerful control panel to manage your web server, domains, email accounts, and more. Enjoy!