How to Install Pleroma on Alpine Linux Latest

Pleroma is a free, open-source social networking platform that allows users to create their own decentralized social network. It's built on the Phoenix framework and written in the Elixir language. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Pleroma on Alpine Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

To install Pleroma on Alpine Linux Latest, you'll need the following:

• A server running Alpine Linux Latest
• A sudo user
• Internet access

Steps to Install Pleroma on Alpine Linux Latest

Step 1: Update the System

Before starting the installation of Pleroma, you must ensure that your system is up-to-date.

To update the system, execute the following command:

$ sudo apk update && sudo apk upgrade

Step 2: Install the Dependencies

Pleroma requires a few packages to run on Alpine Linux. Run the following command to install them:

$ sudo apk add elixir postgresql-dev git build-base zlib-dev openssl-dev erlang erlang-dev erlang-crypto npm nodejs

Step 3: Clone the Repository

Clone the Pleroma repository with git. Use the following command to clone the repository:

$ git clone https://git.pleroma.social/pleroma/pleroma.git

Step 4: Run the Installation Script

Change into the pleroma directory with the following command:

$ cd pleroma/

Now, run the following command to execute the installer script:

$ mix do deps.get, compile, phx.setup

The installation process will take some time, as it downloads and compiles all dependencies.

Step 5: Configure Pleroma

After the installation, you need to configure Pleroma. Create a configuration file by running the following command:

$ cp config/prod.secret.example.exs config/prod.secret.exs

Open the configuration file using a text editor:

$ nano config/prod.secret.exs

In the configuration file, modify the following fields with your server information:

config :pleroma, :instance,
  name: "pleroma.example.com",
  email: "admin@pleroma.example.com",
  web_push: false,
  registrations_open: true,
  public: true,
  public_registrations: true

Step 6: Set Up the Database

Create a user for the PostgreSQL database with the following command:

$ sudo -u postgres createuser -P pleroma

Enter the password for the new user when prompted.

Create a new database for Pleroma with the following command:

$ sudo -u postgres createdb -O pleroma pleroma

Step 7: Start the Pleroma Server

You're now ready to start the Pleroma server. First, precompile Pleroma by running the following command:

$ mix phx.digest

Start Pleroma in a production environment using the following command:

$ MIX_ENV=prod mix phx.server

Step 8: Access the Pleroma Web Interface

Now that Pleroma is up and running, you can access the web interface by visiting https://<your-server-ip-address>:4000. Use your web browser to access the interface.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we've shown you how to install Pleroma on Alpine Linux Latest. Now you can create your own social network and start connecting with others in a decentralized manner.

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