# Cockpit WS

Cockpit WS is the lightweight WebSocket gateway that serves Cockpit's web-based administration interface, letting you manage Linux servers—storage, networking, containers, and logs—from a browser. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on TrueNAS.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/7279/cockpit-ws

## Description

Cockpit WS is the lightweight WebSocket gateway that serves Cockpit's web-based administration interface, letting you manage Linux servers—storage, networking, containers, and logs—from a browser. It is aimed at both newcomers and experienced admins who want a simple graphical way to administer a single server.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms: TrueNAS.

## Health score

74/100 (Good), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 1 day ago)
- Popular: 84 (15,279 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 10 (1 install platform)

## Links

- TrueNAS: https://apps.truenas.com/catalog/cockpit-ws/
- Official website: https://cockpit-project.org/
- GitHub: https://github.com/cockpit-project/cockpit
- Documentation: https://cockpit-project.org/running.html

## Common questions

### Which URL and credentials should I use to access Cockpit WS after installing it?

Point your browser to the server IP on port 9090 using HTTPS. Log in with your normal system user account and password.

### Can Cockpit WS run behind a reverse proxy?

A reported issue describes cockpit-ws crashing when Cockpit is used behind a reverse proxy. The example involves two Cockpit installations being exposed through separate dashboards.

### Does Cockpit use my existing Linux user accounts for login?

By default, Cockpit uses the system's normal user logins and privileges. It can also support network-wide logins through single sign-on and other authentication techniques.

### Will Cockpit work from mobile devices or non-Linux machines?

iPhones, iPads, and macOS on ARM/M1 may require a workaround. Firefox and Chrome are the browsers Cockpit is developed with and has automated tests for.

### How do I enable Cockpit WS on a Fedora system after installation?

Run sudo dnf install cockpit, then enable it with sudo systemctl enable --now cockpit.socket. If a firewall is active, add the cockpit service with firewall-cmd.

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