This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing AzuraCast on Alpine Linux. AzuraCast is a self-hosted web radio management suite that allows you to host your own radio station fully.
To update your server and ensure that your system has the latest software and security patches, run the following command:
sudo apk update && sudo apk upgrade
Install the dependencies needed by AzuraCast by running the following command:
sudo apk add docker docker-compose curl git tar unzip
Next, start the Docker service by running the following command:
sudo rc-service docker start
Clone the AzuraCast repository to your local machine using git clone. The following command will clone the repository to the /var/azuracast directory.
sudo git clone https://github.com/AzuraCast/AzuraCast.git /var/azuracast
Navigate to the AzuraCast directory.
cd /var/azuracast
Copy the .env.example file to .env.
cp .env.example .env
Open the .env file and update the following fields:
APP_URL=http://yourdomain.com
MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=yourdatabasepassword
MYSQL_DATABASE=yourdatabasename
MYSQL_USER=yourdatabaseusername
MYSQL_PASSWORD=yourdatabasepassword
Save and exit the file.
Use the docker-compose command to install and start AzuraCast.
sudo docker-compose up -d
Wait for the installation to complete. Once done, you can access AzuraCast by visiting the IP address of your server or your domain name in your web browser.
To set up AzuraCast, follow the prompts that appear on the screen to create your Station.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed AzuraCast on Alpine Linux Latest.
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!
