Configuration Files

Editing Configuration Files

There are three methods available for editing configuration files.

 

Method One: via Module

Each server type contains an editor for the most common configuration files.

These are only the most common and not all files are included.

To use the editor:

1. Click the Edit Configs icon as shown below:

2. Edit the desired file:

3. When done editing, click "Save and Close".

 

Method Two: via Webmin File Manager

Webmin includes an HTML 5 File Browser and Editor.

Go to Others > File Manager

Browser to the file location and edit.

When completed click "Save and Close".

 

 

Method Three: via VI

The preferred method for editing files is via VI (or VIM).

The tools are installed on the server and can be used via command line in any SSH session.

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