Usually, getting started with Virtualmin can be done with a few simple steps, using our automated install script. The install script will set up your package manager (dnf or apt), and then download our packages as well as all of the necessary dependencies for running Virtualmin.


Never run the virtualmin-install.sh script to upgrade or renew or to try to repair an existing Virtualmin system! The virtualmin change-license command is used for license changes and renewals. Check the license FAQ for details.

Install your operating system

Start with a fresh Grade A supported OS on your server or VPS—Rocky Linux, Debian, and Ubuntu Server LTS are safe choices. For full installs that include mail, set a proper fully qualified domain name. Minimal installs don’t require this, because they don’t run mail. In all cases, don’t name the system the same as any domain you’ll host in Virtualmin.


Don’t pre-install or tweak extra packages; the installer expects a clean supported OS, and changes may cause conflicts. The only exceptions are if you prefer MySQL over MariaDB—install MySQL first—or if you plan to use PostgreSQL—see PostgreSQL special instructions. Add any third-party repositories only after installing Virtualmin, and use them with caution.

Download and run install script

If you have already purchased a Virtualmin Professional license, you can find it in My Account → Dashboard. If not, you can purchase a license or download Virtualmin GPL.

Try Virtualmin Professional   or   Download Virtualmin GPL

The quickest way to initiate the installation of Virtualmin GPL on your server is to log in via SSH using a terminal, and execute the following pre-prepared command:

sudo sh -c "$(curl -fsSL https://download.virtualmin.com/virtualmin-install)" -- --bundle LAMP

For Virtualmin Professional, use the download link provided on the My Account → Dashboard page.


To use Nginx as the webserver use --bundle LEMP, while --type mini installs a mini web-only setup without mail, local DNS, FTP, or Jailkit pre-installed.

Install script options

You can customize the install with various options. Run the script with --help for a full list, and see the docs for installation bundles and minimal installation mode if you choose something other than the default.

During installation, the script may ask a few questions:

  • If your system doesn’t have a fully qualified hostname, full installs that include mail will ask you to set one. For minimal installs, it isn’t required. Don’t use a name you’ll host in Virtualmin—for example, if you’ll host the virtualmin.com domain, you can name the system host.virtualmin.com, but not virtualmin.com.
  • If your system doesn’t have enough memory for the chosen install type, the installer will offer to create a swap file.

After a few minutes, your system will be ready. Log in to Virtualmin by going to https://your-hostname:10000 or https://your-ip:10000 in your browser.

In most cases, you won’t see an SSL warning, because during installation Virtualmin requests a real certificate for your hostname if it resolves correctly and ports are reachable. If you do see a warning, you can safely continue and fix the certificate after setup.

Follow the post-install wizard to configure Virtualmin for your environment. Virtualmin will check your system and confirm it’s ready to host sites and services.

When you’re done, click Create Virtual Server to create your first website in Virtualmin.

Check the documentation

If your setup doesn’t fit these simple steps—for example, you can’t start from a fresh OS or can’t use a Grade A supported OS—Virtualmin can probably still work. See the installation documentation for more detailed guides and alternative installation methods.

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