How to Install Bluecherry on Elementary OS

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Bluecherry on your Elementary OS.

Step 1: Download the Bluecherry Repository

First, add the Bluecherry repository to your system by running the following command:

sudo sh -c "echo 'deb https://dl.bluecherrydvr.com/stable/3.1.3/xenial/ stable main' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/bluecherry.list"

Step 2: Import the Bluecherry Repository Key

Next, add the Bluecherry repository key to your system by running the following command:

wget -O - https://bluecherrydvr.com/key/bluecherryDVR.key | sudo apt-key add -

Step 3: Update Your Package List

Update your package list with the following command:

sudo apt-get update

Step 4: Install Bluecherry

Finally, install Bluecherry on your system by running the following command:

sudo apt-get install bluecherry

Step 5: Start the Bluecherry Service

After installing Bluecherry, you can start the service using the following command:

sudo systemctl start bluecherry

You can also enable the service to start automatically during system startup by running:

sudo systemctl enable bluecherry

Step 6: Access Bluecherry

Open your web browser and go to this address:

http://localhost:7001

If you're accessing Bluecherry from a different computer, substitute localhost with the IP address of the computer running Bluecherry.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Bluecherry on your Elementary OS.

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