How to Install Akkoma on Debian Latest?

Akkoma is a decentralized social media platform that allows users to share their thoughts and media without being censored or monitored. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Akkoma on Debian Latest.

Prerequisites:

1. A computer running Debian Latest.
2. Access to the terminal window and sudo privileges.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Open your terminal window by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or by searching for the terminal in the system's search bar.

2. To update the package list on your Debian system, type the following command in the terminal:

   sudo apt-get update

3. Once the package list is updated, enter the following command to install the required dependencies:

   sudo apt-get install curl wget git unzip -y

4. After installing the dependencies, you need to clone the Akkoma repository from GitHub with the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/AkkomaProject/akkoma.git

5. Now navigate to the cloned directory with the following command:

   cd akkoma

6. After changing the directory, run the installation script with the following command:

   ./install.sh

7. After the installation process is complete, launch Akkoma with the following command:

   akkoma-start

Conclusion

After following the above-mentioned steps, Akkoma should be installed and ready to use. You can access the social media platform by visiting http://localhost:43110/ in your web browser. Enjoy using Akkoma without censorship or monitoring.

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