Sandstorm is a powerful and user-friendly open source platform for self-hosting web applications. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Sandstorm on Alpine Linux.
Before we get started, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
The first step is to install the necessary dependencies for Sandstorm. Run the following command in the terminal:
apk add curl gnupg
Next, we need to import the Sandstorm GPG key to verify the downloaded packages. Run the following command to download and import the key:
curl https://sandstorm.io/assets/sandstorm-packager.key | gpg --import
We need to add the Sandstorm repository to the Alpine Linux package manager. Run the following command to add the repository:
echo "http://dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org/alpine/edge/community" >> /etc/apk/repositories
Now, we can install Sandstorm by executing the following command in the terminal:
apk add sandstorm
This command will download and install Sandstorm and all its dependencies.
Finally, we can start the Sandstorm service using the following command:
/etc/init.d/sandstorm start
That's it! You have successfully installed Sandstorm on Alpine Linux Latest. You can now access Sandstorm from your web browser by navigating to the IP address of your server. It's a good idea to secure your Sandstorm instance with HTTPS and other security measures to ensure the safety of your data.
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!
