How to Install CapRover on Arch Linux

CapRover is an open-source platform designed to make it easy to deploy and manage web applications on your own server. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install CapRover on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure you fulfill the following requirements:

• A running Arch Linux system with root or sudo access privileges
• A stable internet connection to download the CapRover package

Installing CapRover

1. Start by updating Arch Linux package repositories and updating the installed packages with the following command:

   $ sudo pacman -Syu
   

2. Next, we need to install the docker package. Run the following command:

   $ sudo pacman -S docker
   

   Once the installation is complete, start the docker service using the command:

   $ sudo systemctl start docker
   

   Finally, enable the service to start after a system reboot:

   $ sudo systemctl enable docker
   

3. With docker installed and running, we can now install CapRover using the following two commands:

   $ sudo curl -sSL https://caprover.com/get | sh
   

   This downloads the CapRover binary package and installs it in the /usr/local/bin directory.

4. CapRover should now be installed on your Arch Linux system. You can verify that the installation was successful by checking the version number of CapRover by running the following command:

   $ caprover --version
   

Setting up a CapRover User

1. We need to create a CapRover user account to manage applications. Run the following command to add a new CapRover user (replace with a strong password of your choice):

   $ caprover serversetup --username caprover --password <password>
   

2. Start the CapRover service by running:

   $ caprover start
   

3. Access the CapRover web interface by navigating to http://localhost on your web browser.

4. Enter the credentials you created earlier to log in to the CapRover dashboard.

Conclusion

With CapRover installed on your Arch Linux system, you will be able to deploy and manage web applications with ease. In this tutorial, we have demonstrated how to install CapRover and set up the CapRover user account. As always, make sure to keep your software up to date with the latest security patches and best practices.

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