Skip to content

Remote File & Management tools

Cockpit

Cockpit web-based management tool

Cockpit

Introducing Cockpit Cockpit is a web-based graphical interface for servers, intended for everyone, especially those who are:

  • new to Linux (including Windows admins)
  • familiar with Linux and want an easy, graphical way to administer servers
  • expert admins who mainly use other tools but want an overview on individual systems

Thanks to Cockpit intentionally using system APIs and commands, a whole team of admins can manage a system in the way they prefer, including the command line and utilities right alongside Cockpit.

Edit: footer header
Status: Stable
Architecture: x86-64 aarch64 armhf riscv64
Maintainer: @armbian
Documentation: Link

armbian-config --cmd CPT001

The web interface is accessible via port 9090:

  • URL: https://<your.IP>:9090
  • Username/Password: your system login credentials

Samba

SAMBA Remote File share

Samba

Samba is an open-source software suite that enables seamless file and printer sharing between Linux/Unix servers and Windows clients. It allows a Linux machine to act as a domain controller, file server, or print server within a Windows network environment, supporting cross-platform interoperability.

Edit: footer header
Status: Stable
Architecture: x86-64 aarch64 armhf riscv64
Maintainer: @armbian
Documentation: Link

armbian-config --cmd SMB001

Webmin

Webmin web-based management tool

Webmin

Webmin is a web-based system administration tool for Unix-like servers. It provides an easy-to-use browser interface to manage users, configure services, edit files, monitor system performance, and control almost every aspect of your server — without needing to touch the command line.

Edit: footer header
Status: Stable
Architecture: x86-64 aarch64 armhf riscv64
Maintainer: @armbian
Documentation: Link

armbian-config --cmd WBM001

The web interface is accessible via port 10000:

  • URL: https://<your.IP>:10000
  • Username/Password: your system login credentials

Homepage

Install Homepage startpage / application dashboard

Homepage

gethomepage is a fast, fully static, highly customizable application dashboard built for modern self-hosted environments. With a fully proxied architecture and zero runtime, it delivers exceptional speed, security, and simplicity for organizing and accessing your services.

It supports over 100 service integrations and multiple languages, offering live status displays and dynamic resource monitoring out-of-the-box. Configuration is effortless via YAML files or automatic Docker label discovery, making setup and management seamless.

Key Features

  • Static Frontend: Blazing-fast performance with no server-side runtime.
  • Secure Proxying: Safely access internal services without direct exposure.
  • Service Integrations: Native support for Docker, Kubernetes, Grafana, Proxmox, Home Assistant, and more.
  • Easy Configuration: Manage layout and services with YAML or Docker labels.
  • Internationalization: Translations available for multiple languages.
  • Flexible Theming: Personalize with themes, layouts, and styling.
  • Simple Deployment: Host via Docker, Kubernetes, or any static hosting platform.

Whether you’re running a small homelab or a full server fleet, gethomepage offers a sleek, powerful, and secure way to stay organized.

Edit: footer header
Status: Stable
Maintainer: @igorpecovnik
Documentation: Link

armbian-config --cmd HPG001

The web interface is accessible via port 3000:

  • URL: https://<your.IP>:3000
  • Username/Password: none

Configuration: Please reffer to official manual https://gethomepage.dev/configs/

  • Install directory: /armbian/homepage
  • Site configuration directory: /armbian/homepage/config
Bash
docker logs -f homepage
Remove Homepage:
armbian-config --cmd HPG002
Purge Homepage with data folder:
armbian-config --cmd HPG003

NetBox

NetBox infrastructure resource modeling install

NetBox

NetBox is an open-source infrastructure resource modeling (IRM) tool used for managing and documenting networks and data center assets.

Requirements (installed automatically)

Key Features

  • IP Address Management (IPAM): Track IP networks, addresses, and VRFs.
  • Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM): Model racks, devices, connections, and more.
  • Secrets Management: Securely store credentials and other sensitive data.
  • Extensible API & Webhooks: Integrate with external systems.
  • Custom Fields & Scripts: Tailor NetBox to fit your organization’s needs.

Originally developed by DigitalOcean, NetBox is widely adopted by network engineers and sysadmins to maintain source-of-truth data for automation.

Official Website

Edit: footer header
Status: Stable
Architecture: x86-64 arm64
Maintainer: @igorpecovnik
Documentation: Link

armbian-config --cmd NBOX01

NetBox is accessible via HTTP on port 8000:

  • URL: http://<your.IP>:8000
  • API root: http://<your.IP>:8000/api/
  • Username: admin
  • Password: (set during setup)
  • API token: Generate in the UI or via Django shell
  • Configuration: /armbian/netbox/config/
  • Scripts: /armbian/netbox/scripts/
  • Reports: /armbian/netbox/reports/
Bash
docker logs -f netbox
Bash
docker exec -it netbox bash
NetBox remove:
armbian-config --cmd NBOX02
NetBox purge with data folder:
armbian-config --cmd NBOX03