How to configure Usermin on Ubuntu 22.04

Usermin is a web-based tool designed for regular users, making it easier to manage everyday tasks without needing access to the root system. It’s like a simpler version of Webmin, built specifically for non-administrators. With Usermin, you can do things like read and manage emails, change passwords, set up and manage databases, and even use a web-based SSH terminal.

Some of its key features include:

• Creating and managing databases
• Scheduling emails to be sent at specific times
• Setting up and managing cron jobs for automatic tasks
• Changing file and folder permissions
• Securing web directories

To get started, it’s a good idea to update your APT cache to make sure you have the latest version. You can do this by running the update command first.

# apt-get update

Once you are done, you will need to install other dependencies to your system.

# apt-get install perl libnet-ssleay-perl openssl libauthen-pam-perl libpam-runtime libio-pty-perl

Install Usermin

# wget https://sourceforge.net/projects/webadmin/files/usermin/1.823/usermin_1.823_all.deb

Once the package is downloaded, install the downloaded package

# dpkg --install usermin_1.823_all.deb

Start Usermin Service

# systemctl start usermin.service
# systemctl enable usermin.service
# systemctl status usermin.service

Configure Firewall

If you have a UFW firewall set up on your system, you’ll need to allow traffic on port 20000. To do this, simply run the following command:

# ufw allow 20000
# ufw reload

Access Usermin Web UI

By default, Usermin listens on port 20000. You can access it using the URL

# https://your-server-ip:20000
# https://192.168.1.3:20000/

Provide your root username, password and click on the Sign in button. You should see the Usermin web interface.

To check File Manager

Check Scheduling Cron Jobs

Command-line Interface