How to Install Ajenti Control Panel in Debian and Ubuntu

Ajenti is an open-source web-based control panel that allows users to manage their servers and applications through a graphical user interface. It is written in Python and is compatible with multiple operating systems, including Debian and Ubuntu.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps required to install Ajenti Control Panel in Debian and Ubuntu.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation, ensure you have

• A Debian or Ubuntu server with root access

• An active internet connection

• At least 512MB RAM and 1GB disk space

Step 1: Update System

Before proceeding with the installation process, update the system to the latest packages. Open the terminal and enter the following command

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Install the necessary packages required for Ajenti installation

sudo apt install python3-pip python3-dev python3-lxml libffi-dev libssl-dev python3-setuptools python3-wheel build-essential curl -y

Step 3: Install Ajenti

Install Ajenti using the official repository. First, add the Ajenti repository key and source

curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ajenti/ajenti/master/scripts/install-ubuntu.sh | sudo bash

Then install Ajenti

sudo apt install ajenti -y

Step 4: Configure and Start Ajenti Service

Start the Ajenti service and enable it to start automatically on boot

sudo systemctl start ajenti
sudo systemctl enable ajenti

Check the service status to ensure it's running properly

sudo systemctl status ajenti

Step 5: Configure Firewall

By default, Ajenti listens on port 8000. If you have UFW firewall enabled, allow incoming traffic on this port

sudo ufw allow 8000/tcp
sudo ufw reload

Step 6: Access Ajenti Control Panel

Open a web browser and navigate to

https://your-server-ip-address:8000/

Replace your-server-ip-address with your server's actual IP address. You will see a login screen with default credentials

• Username: root

• Password: admin

Security Configuration

After successful installation, implement these security measures

Change Default Password

Navigate to Configure ? Users and change the default root password to a strong, unique password.

Enable SSL/TLS

Configure SSL encryption by going to Configure ? Ajenti and enabling HTTPS. You can use a self-signed certificate or obtain one from Let's Encrypt.

Restrict Access

Configure IP-based access restrictions in Configure ? Ajenti ? Bind to limit access to trusted networks only.

Plugin Management

Ajenti comes with basic plugins. Install additional plugins to extend functionality

• File Manager Browse and manage server files

• Process Monitor Monitor running processes

• Network Tools Configure network settings

• Service Manager Control system services

Access the Plugin Manager by clicking Plugins in the top menu bar.

Maintenance Commands

Update Ajenti to the latest version

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade ajenti

Restart Ajenti service if needed

sudo systemctl restart ajenti

View Ajenti logs for troubleshooting

sudo journalctl -u ajenti -f

To uninstall Ajenti completely

sudo apt remove --purge ajenti
sudo apt autoremove

Conclusion

Ajenti Control Panel provides an intuitive web-based interface for server management on Debian and Ubuntu systems. With proper security configuration and plugin management, it becomes a powerful tool for administrators to manage their servers efficiently through a graphical interface.