InspIRCd is an open-source Internet Relay Chat (IRC) server that is lightweight and highly customizable. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install InspIRCd on Clear Linux Latest.
Before we begin, ensure that you have the following:
Before we install InspIRCd, let’s make sure that the system is up-to-date. Run the following command:
sudo swupd update
InspIRCd has some essential dependencies that need to be installed before installation. Run the following command to install the necessary packages:
sudo swupd bundle-add devpkg-openssl curl llvm python3
Download the latest release of InspIRCd from the official website:
curl -L https://github.com/inspircd/inspircd/archive/v3.10.0.tar.gz | tar zxvf -
Now, navigate to the directory where the source code is extracted and run the following command to compile InspIRCd:
cd inspircd-3.10.0/
./configure
make
sudo make install && sudo make install-config
This should compile and install InspIRCd on your system.
After installing InspIRCd, we need to configure it for it to work correctly. Navigate to the installation directory and edit the configuration file:
cd /usr/local/inspircd/conf/
sudo nano inspircd.conf
You will need to configure the settings as per your requirements. You can also refer to the official documentation for more information on configuring InspIRCd.
After configuring InspIRCd, let's start the IRC server by running the following command:
sudo systemctl start inspircd
You have successfully installed and configured InspIRCd on Clear Linux Latest. You can now connect to your server using your favorite IRC client and start chatting with your friends or colleagues. If you wish to stop the server, run the following command:
sudo systemctl stop inspircd
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