How to Install Ajenti: A Simple Guide

Ajenti is a lightweight, open-source control panel that makes managing your server and applications easy. With a simple web interface, Ajenti provides administrators with an efficient way to control server configurations, manage users, monitor performance, and more. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of installing Ajenti on your Linux server.

Prerequisites for Installing Ajenti

Before starting the installation, ensure that your server meets the following requirements:

1. A clean installation of Ubuntu, Debian, or CentOS.
2. Root access to the server or a user with sudo privileges.
3. A working internet connection to install the necessary dependencies.

Step 1: Update Your System

Before installing any software, it’s important to make sure your system is up-to-date. Open your terminal and run the following commands:

For Ubuntu/Debian:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

For CentOS:

sudo yum update -y

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Ajenti requires a few packages to run correctly. Depending on your operating system, you can use the following commands to install the necessary dependencies:

For Ubuntu/Debian:

1. Install Python 3 and pip: sudo apt install python3 python3-pip
2. Install other required packages: sudo apt install python3-dev python3-setuptools python3-venv
3. Install Ajenti dependencies: Ajenti also requires some additional Python dependencies, so run: sudo apt install libffi-dev libssl-dev

For CentOS:

1. Install Python 3 and pip: sudo yum install python3 python3-pip
2. Install other required packages: sudo yum install python3-devel libffi-devel openssl-devel

Step 3: Install Ajenti

Ajenti can be installed directly from the official Ajenti repository. Here’s how to install it on your system:

For Ubuntu/Debian:

1. Install Ajenti via pip: sudo pip3 install ajenti
2. Start Ajenti: After installation, you can start Ajenti with the following command: sudo ajenti-panel
3. Configure Ajenti: By default, Ajenti listens on port 8000. You can access it via the following URL: http://your-server-ip:8000

For CentOS:

1. Install Ajenti using the official repository: Ajenti also provides a repository for CentOS, so you can install it directly from there. First, add the repository: sudo curl -sSL https://github.com/ajenti/ajenti/releases/download/v2.1.27/ajenti-2.1.27-1.el7.x86_64.rpm -o /tmp/ajenti.rpm
2. Install the Ajenti RPM package: sudo yum localinstall /tmp/ajenti.rpm
3. Start Ajenti: Once the installation is complete, start Ajenti: sudo systemctl start ajenti
4. Access Ajenti: After starting the Ajenti panel, access it by going to the following URL in your browser: http://your-server-ip:8000

Step 4: Configure Ajenti

When you first access Ajenti, you'll be prompted to log in with the default credentials:

• Username: admin
• Password: admin

It’s essential to change the default password after your first login for security purposes. You can do this by going to Settings > Users and updating the password.

Step 5: Install Additional Plugins (Optional)

Ajenti provides a range of plugins to extend its functionality. You can install plugins from the Ajenti panel or manually via pip. For example, to install the Ajenti File Manager plugin, use the following command:

sudo pip3 install ajenti.plugin.filesystem

Once installed, you can enable the plugin by going to the Ajenti dashboard, navigating to Plugins, and selecting the Filesystem plugin.

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