Homebox is an open-source self-hosted solution that allows users to securely access their files, emails, and other applications from one central location. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Homebox on Clear Linux Latest.
Before you start installing Homebox, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
Follow the steps below to install Homebox on Clear Linux Latest:
Update the system packages to the latest version by running the command below:
sudo swupd update
Install the required packages by running the following command:
sudo swupd bundle-add nodejs-basic
Clone the Homebox repository by running the command below:
git clone https://github.com/progmaticltd/homebox.git
Navigate to the Homebox directory and install the dependencies by running the command below:
cd homebox
npm install
Create a new .env file by copying the .env-sample file:
cp .env-sample .env
Edit the .env file and replace the CLEAR_TOKEN_SECRET value with a random secret key of your choice.
Start the Homebox app by running the following command:
npm start
Homebox runs by default on port 3000. Access Homebox by pointing your web browser to http://<your-server-ip>:3000.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Homebox on Clear Linux Latest. You can now start using Homebox for self-hosting your files, emails, and other applications from one central location. Enjoy!
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