How to Install Shlink on Clear Linux Latest

Shlink is a self-hosted URL shortener that enables you to track clicks on your shortened URLs. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Shlink on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

• A system running Clear Linux Latest
• A sudo user account

Step 1: Install Required Packages

The first step is to make sure that some required packages are installed on your system. You can run the below command to update the system and install the required packages:

sudo swupd update
sudo swupd bundle-add c-basic
sudo swupd bundle-add python38
sudo swupd bundle-add php
sudo swupd bundle-add composer
sudo swupd bundle-add mariadb
sudo mysql_secure_installation 

Step 2: Install Shlink

You can install Shlink by following the below steps:

1. Download and extract Shlink

wget https://github.com/shlinkio/shlink/archive/v3.7.0.tar.gz
tar xvzf v3.7.0.tar.gz

2. Move the Shlink directory to the desired location

sudo mv shlink-3.7.0 /opt/shlink

3. Install the required packages using composer

cd /opt/shlink
composer install 

Step 3: Configure Shlink

Next, configure the Shlink application by following the below steps:

1. Copy the .env.dist file to .env:

cp .env.dist .env

2. Edit the .env file and modify the values with the appropriate settings.

nano .env

3. Generate the cryptographic key for the application:

php ./bin/generate-key

4. Initialize the Shlink database:

php ./bin/cli db init

5. Create a user account:

php ./bin/cli admin user:create

Step 4: Start Shlink

Now that Shlink is installed and configured, you can start it by running the following command:

php -S 0.0.0.0:8080 -t public

You will now be able to access Shlink via your web browser at http://:8080.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Shlink on Clear Linux Latest. You can now use Shlink as a self-hosted URL shortener to track clicks on your URLs.

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!