How to Manage Your Raspberry Pi with Webmin
Ohidur Rahman Bappy
MAR 22, 2025
How to Manage Your Raspberry Pi with Webmin
Discover how to efficiently control your Raspberry Pi by installing Webmin, a web-based interface for system administration.
Installation Methods
Option 1: Add a New APT Repository
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Edit the APT sources list:
sudo nano /etc/apt/sources.list
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Append the following line:
deb https://download.webmin.com/download/repository sarge contrib
Although "sarge" is an old Debian version, this repo is updated regularly.
Shortcut:
sudo echo "deb https://download.webmin.com/download/repository sarge contrib" >> /etc/apt/sources.list
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Install the GPG Key:
wget http://www.webmin.com/jcameron-key.asc sudo apt-key add jcameron-key.asc
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Install Webmin:
sudo apt update sudo apt install webmin
Option 2: Direct Installation of Webmin Package
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Visit the official Webmin site.
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Click on Debian package in the left menu.
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You'll be redirected to Sourceforge to download the package. You can either transfer it via SFTP or use
wget
with the direct link from your browser. -
Example command for version 1.930:
wget http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/webadmin/webmin_1.930_all.deb
You may adjust the version number as necessary.
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Install the package:
sudo dpkg -i webmin_1.930_all.deb
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If you encounter missing prerequisites, use the following command:
sudo apt -f install
This will complete the installation, resolving any dependencies.
Accessing Webmin Interface
Webmin is accessible via a web browser. Here's how to get started:
First Access
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Access Webmin using:
https://IP_ADDRESS:10000
Example:
https://192.168.1.20:10000
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Bypass security warnings: Navigate through the advanced options and proceed.
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SSL Options: To disable SSL, go to Webmin directly (Webmin > Webmin Configuration > SSL Encryption) or change
ssl=1
tossl=0
in the/etc/webmin/miniserv.conf
file. -
Login: Use the credentials for the
pi
user. Default:pi / raspberry
.
Your Webmin setup is complete. Explore its intuitive interface for efficient Raspberry Pi management.