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To set up a new virtual server in Webmin/Virtualmin, you'll make similar steps to adding a new cPanel account to host a new website in WHM. You can create new virtual servers in Webmin to host new domains. How do I add a New Site to Virtualmin? Please use the following steps...
The Virtualmin control panel allows you to manage your server and any website associated with that server in real-time using its very intuitive GUI and a vast selection of tools, all of which are at your disposal for free! One scenario that any server admin or site owner...
This article shows you how to use Virtualmin SSH Access Control to restrict access to key services on your server. You'll need to have installed Virtualmin already and be logged in with Webmin access to follow along with the steps outlined below. If you're not certain how to...
This guide shows how to modify SSH Authentication configuration using Virtualmin easily. First, install Virtualmin and log in with Webmin access if you haven't already. We have some guides to help you do that if needed: How to install Virtualmin (CentOS 7) How to login to...
Here you'll learn how to force immediate log file rotation in Virtualmin. This is normally set on autopilot, but in some cases, you need to do it immediately. This guide assumes that you've installed Virtualmin and have logged in with Webmin access. If you have trouble...
With Virtualmin, you can easily configure your system to ensure that any new Unix user automatically generates an SSH key. Let's take a look at what it takes to configure automatic SSH key setup in Virtualmin servers. Of course, you'll need to have Virtualmin installed to...
As with any control panel, it's important to view your access logs and error logs. This helps ensure that everything is functioning correctly with your website or server. Thankfully, Virtualmin lets you view both the access logs and error logs associated with any domain on...
Virtualmin allows you to modify its GUI by utilizing different themes. In this article, we'll cover how to change the Virtualmin theme to customize the look and feel of your Virtualmin experience. I assume that you've already installed Virtualmin. If you haven't and need...
One very cool and handy tool in any server admin's arsenal is the power of automation, as it can allow an admin to do more with less. In Linux, setting a cron job is a great way to automate a particular task or many tasks via a script on a recurring scheduled basis. However,...
Executing certain tasks or commands with elevated administrator (root) permissions can be an absolute necessity when managing your own server. However, you may not have access to the root account itself, or you may have that type of access limited on your server for security...
In some cases, when you execute commands on your server or computer, they need to be executed with root privileges. However, you may not have access to the root account itself, or you may have that type of access limited on your server for security reasons. This is where the...
How Do I Stay Up-To-Date With New Security Patches And Updates? One of the best ways to stay up to date with updates or security patches is to update your server often and schedule to do so. Monthly updates are completely acceptable. However, it's better to run updates...
What are SPF records? Sender Policy Framework (SPF) records allow you to create a list containing IP addresses (or subnets) that you authorize to send emails on your behalf. This makes it harder for malicious email senders to hide their identity and use your email server for...
cPanel/WHM offers two FTP servers; Pure-FTPD and ProFTPd. Pure-FTPD is the default FTP server that's installed with cPanel/WHM. The following steps are for Pure-FTPD and should allow you to increase the maximum number of simultaneous connections. Log in to WHM Type "FTP"...
Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance (DMARC) is a validation system for email that detects and prevents email spoofing. What Is DMARC? DMARC ensures that legitimate email is properly authenticated with previously established DKIM and SPF standards....
You can get all the details on this version from the changelog directly from PHP for any domain. You can always look in your cPanel to find out exactly what version you're using. In the theme that's normally the default, Paper Lantern, it's found on the right by clicking...