How to Install Webmin on EndeavourOS

Webmin is a web-based interface for system administration for Unix-based systems. It provides an easy-to-use interface for managing users, groups, services, and other system configurations. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation of Webmin on EndeavourOS.

Step 1. Update your system

Before installing Webmin, it is important to update your system to ensure that you have the latest software packages installed. Open the terminal and execute the following commands:

sudo pacman -Syyu

Step 2. Install dependencies

Webmin requires a few dependencies for it to function properly. Execute the following command to install the dependencies:

sudo pacman -S perl-Net-SSLeay perl-IO-Tty perl-Digest-MD5

Step 3. Download Webmin

To download the latest version of Webmin, go to the official website www.webmin.com and click on the "Download" button. Alternatively, you can download it using the wget command:

wget http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/webadmin/webmin-1.981.tar.gz

Step 4. Extract the archive

Extract the downloaded archive by running the following command:

tar xzvf webmin-1.981.tar.gz

Step 5. Install Webmin

Change to the Webmin directory:

cd webmin-1.981

Run the installation script:

sudo ./setup.sh /usr/local/webmin

During the installation process, you will be prompted to answer some questions. Follow the prompts and provide the necessary information.

Step 6. Access Webmin

After the installation is complete, open your web browser and enter the following URL:

https://<your-server-ip-address>:10000/

Replace "" with the IP address of your EndeavourOS system. You will be prompted with a security warning. This is normal since Webmin is using a self-signed SSL certificate. Click on "Advanced" and then "Proceed" to access the Webmin login page.

Step 7. Login to Webmin

Enter your username and password to log in to the Webmin dashboard. Congratulations! You have successfully installed Webmin on your EndeavourOS system.

Conclusion

Webmin is a powerful tool that can help you manage your Linux system in a much simpler way. By following the steps outlined above, you should be able to easily install Webmin on your EndeavourOS system. If you encounter any issues, don't hesitate to seek further advice from relevant forums or guides.