By default, Webmin use port 10000. If you are a Webmin system administrator and want to increase your security then it is recommended to change the Webmin Port. You can replace port 10000 with any port number you like.
And in this tutorial, We will learn How to change the Default Webmin Port on Linux system
Prerequisites
- Webmin installed on your system
- New port : I change port 10000 to port 12345 ( replace with your port)
Read more:
- How to Install Webmin on Ubuntu | Debian | Linux Mint
- How to Install Webmin on CentOS | CentOS Stream | RockyLinux | AlmaLinux | RHEL 7/8/9
Step 1 – Login Webmin GUI
First, login to the Webmin panel via address http://IP-Server with your username and password.
Step 2 – Change the default Webmin port
In the left panel, choose Webmin -> Webmin Configuration -> in the right panel choose Ports and Addresses
In the window Ports and Addresses input new port to Specific port and click Save
Finally restart the Webmin service, choose Webmin -> Webmin Configuration -> in the right panel Scroll down and click Restart Webmin for the change to take effect
Step 3 – Configure Firewall
Skip this step, If UFW firewall not running
After the change, Webmin listens on TCP port 12345, you need to open the TCP port 12345 on the Firewall
sudo ufw allow 12345 ### Allow port 12345
sudo ufw reload ### Reload firewall
sudo ufw status ### Verify new port
That’s it. You can change to default Webmin Port on your system
Thank you for reading !!!