Introduction

Ajenti is an open-source web-based control panel that can be used to manage Linux servers through a web interface. It provides a simple dashboard for managing server services and configurations.

In this article, we will explain how to install Ajenti Control Panel on an Ubuntu server and access it through a web browser.

Note: The commands in this article are from an older Ajenti installation method. Repository URLs, installation steps, and supported Ubuntu versions may have changed in newer Ajenti releases. Verify the current Ajenti documentation before using this procedure on a production server.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, ensure you have:

  • Ubuntu Server
  • Root or sudo access
  • Internet connectivity
  • A server IP address

Implementation

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Install the required packages:

apt-get update
apt-get install wget sudo libc6

Step 2: Add the Ajenti Repository Key

Add the repository key:

wget http://repo.ajenti.org/debian/key -O- | sudo apt-key add -

Step 3: Add the Ajenti Repository

Add the Ajenti repository to the server:

echo "deb http://repo.ajenti.org/debian main main debian" >> /etc/apt/sources.list

Update the package repository:

apt-get update

Step 4: Install Ajenti

Install Ajenti using the following command:

apt-get install ajenti

Step 5: Start the Ajenti Service

Start the Ajenti service:

service ajenti start

You can check the service status using:

service ajenti status

Access the Ajenti Control Panel

Once Ajenti is installed and running, access the control panel using:

https://<Server-IP>:8000

Use the configured administrator credentials to log in.

Important: If the installation uses a default or temporary password, change it immediately after the first login.

Change the Password

After logging in, navigate to the password settings from the Ajenti dashboard and update the administrator password.

Use a strong password containing a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

Verification

Open the following URL in your browser:

https://<Server-IP>:8000

If the Ajenti login page is displayed, the installation has been completed successfully.

Conclusion

Ajenti provides a web-based interface for managing Linux servers and their services. In this guide, we installed Ajenti on an Ubuntu server, started the service, and accessed the control panel through port 8000.

For production environments, make sure the Ajenti installation method and supported Ubuntu version are compatible with the current Ajenti release, and secure the control panel with a strong administrator password and appropriate firewall rules.

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