Guide for Installing Cockpit on Debian 12
Cockpit, a web-based server management tool, is now available for Debian 12 systems. This tool is particularly useful for managing headless servers and provides an accessible alternative to command-line-only workflows.
To install Cockpit, you can follow these simple steps:
- First, install the necessary packages with the following command:
- Next, enable and start the Cockpit socket service:
- Verify that the Cockpit service is running by checking its status:
- Access the Cockpit web interface by opening a browser and navigating to:
Cockpit runs on port 9090 by default and uses your Debian system user credentials for access. It provides an intuitive graphical interface for system administrators, allowing real-time monitoring and administration of Debian 12 systems directly from a web browser.
For added security, Cockpit uses the system's PAM authentication, HTTPS encryption, and access control mechanisms. A new admin user has been created and added to the sudo group, and PAM access restrictions have been adjusted to allow user authentication.
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Cockpit is ideal for users who are more comfortable with a graphical interface, and it can be used for VPS management, local server dashboard, lightweight GUI, and multi-server management. Additionally, the UFW firewall is installed and configured, with port 9090 opened for TCP and port 22 for SSH access.
By following these steps, you can easily install and start using Cockpit for efficient and user-friendly Debian 12 server management.
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