Spectrum 2 is an open-source instant messaging gateway that allows users to connect to different IM networks, including WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, using a single XMPP account. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Spectrum 2 on Alpine Linux Latest.
Before you start, you should have the following:
The first step is to update the packages in your Alpine Linux system to the latest version. You can do this by running the following command:
sudo apk update && sudo apk upgrade
Next, you need to install the packages required to build Spectrum 2. These include GCC, CMake, OpenSSL development libraries, and other dependencies.
Run the following command to install the required packages:
sudo apk add cmake gcc git g++ make mercurial openssl-dev python3-dev swig zlib-dev
Now you need to clone the Spectrum 2 repository from GitHub. You can do this by running the following command:
git clone https://github.com/SpectrumIM/spectrum2.git
After cloning the repository, navigate to the Spectrum 2 directory using the following command:
cd spectrum2
Next, create a build directory and navigate to it:
mkdir build && cd build
Now, run the following command to configure the build:
cmake ..
Once the configuration is complete, you can build and install Spectrum 2 by running the following commands:
make -j$(nproc)
sudo make install
After installing Spectrum 2, you need to configure it before you can start using it. The configuration file is located in the /etc/spectrum2/ directory.
Use your favorite editor to open the spectrum.cfg file and configure it according to your needs. Make sure to set the correct values for the network you want to connect to.
For example, to connect to the WhatsApp network, you need to set the following values:
[service]
backend = "wa"
user = "1234567890"
password = "YOUR_PASSWORD"
registration_password = "YOUR_REGISTRATION_PASSWORD"
nickname = "YOUR_NICKNAME"
[wa]
host = "m.whatsapp.net"
realm = "s.whatsapp.net"
Once you have configured Spectrum 2, you can start the service by running the following command:
sudo systemctl start spectrum
You can also enable the service to start automatically at boot time by running the following command:
sudo systemctl enable spectrum
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Spectrum 2 on Alpine Linux Latest. You can now use Spectrum 2 to connect to different IM networks from a single XMPP account. Make sure to configure the service according to your needs before you start using it.
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!
