Jitsi Video Bridge is an open-source WebRTC compatible media server that helps better online communication by allowing users to conduct video conferencing, live streaming, and broadcast using their web browsers.
This tutorial walks you through the steps to install Jitsi Video Bridge on Clear Linux Latest.
Before you get started with Jitsi installation, ensure that you meet the following requirements:
The first step is to update the Clear Linux system. Open a terminal and run the command:
sudo swupd update
Jitsi Video Bridge requires several dependencies to function correctly. Run the following command to install the dependencies:
sudo swupd bundle-add java-basic devpkg-libjitsi devpkg-gst-plugins-bad devpkg-gst-plugins-base
Download the latest version of Jitsi Video Bridge from the official website https://jitsi.org/downloads/. Ensure to check the latest version of Jitsi Video Bridge before downloading.
After downloading, extract the package contents and navigate to the installation directory using the commands:
tar -xvf jitsi-videobridge.tar.gz
cd jitsi-videobridge-2.x
Run the following commands to build the package and install Jitsi Video Bridge:
./gradlew jar
sudo cp -r target/jitsi-videobridge.jar /usr/share/jitsi-videobridge/jitsi-videobridge.jar
sudo cp -r resources/debian /etc/jitsi-videobridge
Then, enable and start the Jitsi Video Bridge service with the following commands:
sudo systemctl enable jitsi-videobridge.service
sudo systemctl start jitsi-videobridge.service
Before using Jitsi Video Bridge, you need to configure the XMPP server to make use of Jitsi conference components. Enable the Jitsi conference components in your XMPP server. The setup process varies depending on the server technology you are using.
For instance, if you are using the Openfire XMPP server, go to the "Server Settings" page, select "Components", and click "Add Component." Fill in the details as follows:
jitsi-videobridge.yourdomain.comsome_passwordconferenceEnsure to replace "yourdomain.com" with your actual domain name.
To verify that the installation was successful, open a web browser and enter the URL https://jitsi-videobridge.yourdomain.com.
You should see the Jitsi Video Bridge welcome page with a working instance of the media server. You can create a meeting room and invite participants to join in the video conference.
You have successfully installed Jitsi Video Bridge on Clear Linux Latest. You can now use this open-source media server for online meetings, live streaming, and video broadcasting. Ensure to configure your XMPP server correctly to make use of the Jitsi conference components.
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