Virtualmin is an open-source web hosting control panel built on top of Webmin. It is software, not a hosting company: you install it on a Linux VPS to manage websites, domains, email, databases, and DNS from a web interface. Virtualmin is developed by Virtualmin, Inc. and is available in a free GPL edition and a paid Pro edition with extra features.
The Benefits of Virtualmin VPS Hosting
- Free to use. The GPL edition covers everything most website owners need, so you do not pay for a panel license.
- Complete toolset. Virtual servers (websites) with their own users, PHP settings, databases, mailboxes, and SSL certificates, including free Let's Encrypt certificates.
- Webmin underneath. Low-level server settings, packages, firewall, and services are available from the same interface.
- Multi-user. You can give clients or team members access to their own websites only.
How to Install Virtualmin on Your VPS
- Order a VPS and deploy a supported Linux distribution, for example AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Debian, or Ubuntu LTS.
- Connect to the server over SSH as root.
- Download and run the official install script from the Virtualmin website.
- Open the panel in your browser on port 10000 and complete the post-installation wizard.
The installation is best done on a clean server. A plan with 1 to 2 GB of RAM is enough for a few websites; choose more RAM if you plan to run mail and several busy sites.
Virtualmin vs cPanel and DirectAdmin
cPanel and DirectAdmin are commercial panels with a paid license, polished interfaces, and wide commercial support. Virtualmin is free and very flexible, but its interface is more technical. If you are comfortable with Linux basics and want to save on licenses, Virtualmin is an excellent choice.
Cheap Virtualmin VPS Hosting
BlueVPS offers KVM VPS plans with SSD storage, unlimited traffic, full root access, and 20 locations worldwide. Choose a plan, install Virtualmin, and manage your websites with ease. What about VestaCP VPS? Check it as well before making a decision.
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