How to Install Cloudbox on Alpine Linux Latest

Cloudbox is an open-source self-hosted media server solution that allows you to stream media files to various devices in your home. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Cloudbox on Alpine Linux.

Prerequisites

Before installing Cloudbox on Alpine Linux, you need to ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

• A working Alpine Linux installation
• Root access to the server

Step 1: Install Ansible

Cloudbox is built and installed with Ansible, which is a configuration management tool. Therefore, we need to install Ansible first before we proceed with the Cloudbox installation.

1. Run the below command to update the package list and then install Ansible

apk update && apk add ansible

Step 2: Clone Cloudbox Repository

1. We will clone the Cloudbox repository from GitHub using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/cloudbox/cloudbox.git
cd cloudbox

Step 3: Set Environment Variables

1. Once you have cloned the Cloudbox repository and changed to the cloudbox directory in the previous step, you will need to edit the .env file to input your personal information into the environment variables.

2. Run the command below to edit the .env file:

nano .env

3. Input your installation details like your timezone, email address, and domain name. This will set up the server environment and ensure that the installation works correctly.

Step 4: Run the Installation Script

1. Once you have input all of your environment variables into the .env file, you are ready to run the installation script.

2. Execute the below command to start the installation:

./cloudbox setup

3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Cloudbox on Alpine Linux.

Now you can access the Cloudbox media server by going to the URL http://your.domain.tld (replace 'your.domain.tld' with the domain name you set in the .env file). From there, you can start adding media files to your server and connecting to your devices to start streaming.

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