How to Install Open Event Server on Elementary OS Latest

This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of the Open Event Server which is available on the GitHub page: https://github.com/fossasia/open-event-server.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation process please make sure and install the following:

1. Install the latest version of Elementary OS.
2. Install Git by running the following command in the terminal.

sudo apt install git

3. Install Python 3.7+ which is required for Open Event Server.

Installation Steps

Follow the steps given below to successfully install the Open Event Server:

Step 1: Clone the Repository

First, you need to clone the repository using the Git command.

1. Open Terminal with Ctrl+Alt+T.

2. Navigate to the directory where you want to store the repository.

3. Run the following command to clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/fossasia/open-event-server.git

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

1. Navigate to the cloned repository.

   cd open-event-server

2. Run the following command to install the required dependencies:

   pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Step 3: Start the Server

1. Run the following command to start the server:

   python3 main.py

2. By default, the server will start at http://localhost:5000/.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed the Open Event Server on Elementary OS latest version. Now you are ready to run your own Open Event Server instance.

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