Manage Your AlmaLinux VPS Easily with Cockpit Web UI
If you're new to VPS or Linux administration, Cockpit is a powerful web-based tool that makes managing your AlmaLinux 9 server intuitive and accessible — no command line needed!
🔧 1. What is Cockpit?
Cockpit is an open-source management tool by Red Hat. It offers a modern web interface to:
- Monitor CPU, RAM, and disk usage in real time
- Start/stop/restart services
- View system logs
- Manage users, storage, and firewall
- Update the operating system
🖥️ 2. Install Cockpit on AlmaLinux 9
- Update system:
sudo dnf update -y - Install Cockpit:
sudo dnf install cockpit -y - Open port 9090:
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=cockpit
sudo firewall-cmd --reload - Enable Cockpit:
sudo systemctl enable --now cockpit.socket
🌐 3. Access the Cockpit Web Interface
Open your browser and go to:
https://your-vps-ip:9090
- Ignore SSL warning and continue
- Login using root or sudo-enabled user
✅ 4. Useful Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| System | Overview of system resources |
| Services | Manage services (start/stop) |
| Logs | View system logs |
| Terminal | Command line access via browser |
| Networking | Manage network settings |
| Storage | Disks and partitions |
🔐 5. Security Recommendations
- Create a non-root sudo user
- Restrict port 9090 access to your IP only
- Use a valid SSL certificate (Let's Encrypt)
📌 Conclusion
Cockpit is a fantastic way to manage your AlmaLinux VPS with ease. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced user, it provides powerful features through a clean, browser-based interface.
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