How to install DockSTARTer on Debian Latest

DockSTARTer is a script that automates the installation and configuration of some popular Docker applications. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install DockSTARTer on Debian Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you must have the following:

If you don't have Docker and Docker Compose installed, follow these steps to install them:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install docker.io docker-compose

Installing DockSTARTer

To install DockSTARTer on Debian Latest, follow these steps:

  1. Install Git:

    sudo apt update
    sudo apt install git
    
  2. Clone the DockSTARTer repository:

    git clone https://github.com/GhostWriters/DockSTARTer.git
    
  3. Change to the cloned directory:

    cd DockSTARTer/
    
  4. Run the main.sh script with --install option to install DockSTARTer:

    bash main.sh --install
    

The installation process will take a few minutes to complete depending on your internet speed.

Using DockSTARTer

Once DockSTARTer is installed, you can start using it to install your favorite Docker applications. Here is an example of how to install Plex Media Server using DockSTARTer:

  1. Change to the DockSTARTer directory:

    cd DockSTARTer/
    
  2. Run the main.sh script with --menu option to open the DockSTARTer menu:

    bash main.sh --menu
    
  3. Select Plex Media Server from the menu, and follow the prompts to configure and install it.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed DockSTARTer on Debian Latest and installed your first Docker application using DockSTARTer. Enjoy!

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