How to Install SPIP on Arch Linux

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing SPIP on Arch Linux.

SPIP is a popular open-source content management system (CMS) that is widely used for creating and managing websites. With its user-friendly interface and powerful features, SPIP has become a favorite among developers and webmasters alike.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure that your Arch Linux system is up to date. You can do this by running the following commands:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 1: Install Dependencies

SPIP requires a few dependencies to be installed on your system before it can be installed. You can install them by running the following command:

sudo pacman -S unzip apache php php-apache sqlite

Step 2: Download the SPIP Package

You can download the latest version of the SPIP package from https://www.spip.net/fr. Once you've downloaded the package, extract it to your desired location.

sudo mkdir /var/www/spip
sudo unzip spip-x.x.x.zip -d /var/www/spip/

Replace spip-x.x.x.zip with the name of the zip file you downloaded.

Step 3: Configure Apache

To access your SPIP installation through a web browser, you need to configure Apache to serve the SPIP files. To do this, create a new virtual host configuration file for Apache:

sudo nano /etc/httpd/conf/extra/httpd-spip.conf

Add the following content in the file, making the necessary changes as per your installation directory:

<VirtualHost *:80>
    ServerName spip.local
    DocumentRoot "/var/www/spip/"
    <Directory "/var/www/spip">
        Options Indexes FollowSymLinks
        AllowOverride All
        Require all granted
    </Directory>
</VirtualHost>

Save the file and close it.

Next, enable the new virtual host by creating a symbolic link:

sudo ln -s /etc/httpd/conf/extra/httpd-spip.conf /etc/httpd/conf/available/

Finally, restart the Apache web server:

sudo systemctl restart httpd

Step 4: Install SPIP

After you've configured Apache, you can install SPIP by navigating to your SPIP URL in your browser. You should see the SPIP installation wizard. Follow the steps in the wizard to complete the installation.

Step 5: Complete Installation

After the installation has been completed, you'll be redirected to the SPIP back-end. Enter your login details to access the back-end and start customizing your website.

Congratulations! You've successfully installed SPIP on Arch Linux.

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!