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How to Install Paste on Elementary OS Latest

In this tutorial, we will be guiding you through the process of installing Paste on your Elementary OS Latest operating system. Paste is an open-source PHP application that allows you to easily share code, text, and other information with others online.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure you have the following:

• A computer running Elementary OS Latest
• A stable internet connection
• Terminal or command-line interface access

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

To install Paste on Elementary OS, you will need to first install some required dependencies. Run the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt-get install -y git-core apache2 php7.0 php7.0-cli php7.0-mcrypt php7.0-gd php7.0-xsl php7.0-curl php7.0-mbstring php7.0-zip php7.0-pdo-mysql libapache2-mod-php7.0

Step 2: Clone Paste Repository

Next, we will clone the paste repository. To do this, run the following command:

sudo git clone https://github.com/phpaste/paste.git /var/www/html/paste

Step 3: Configure Apache

We need to create a virtual host to access the Paste application. Run the following command to create a new configuration file:

sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/paste.conf

In the text editor, enter the following code:

<VirtualHost *:80>
    ServerName paste.example.com
    DocumentRoot /var/www/html/paste/
    <Directory /var/www/html/paste/>
        Options FollowSymLinks
        AllowOverride All
        Require all granted
    </Directory>
    ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/paste_error.log
    CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/paste_access.log combined
</VirtualHost>

Note: Replace "paste.example.com" with your own domain name or IP address.

Save the changes by pressing Ctrl+X, then Y, and Enter.

Step 4: Enable the Virtual Host

To enable the virtual host, run the following command:

sudo a2ensite paste.conf

Also, disable the default virtual host:

sudo a2dissite 000-default.conf

Step 5: Restart Apache

To apply the changes, restart the Apache service:

sudo service apache2 restart

Step 6: Configure Paste

Navigate to the Paste directory:

cd /var/www/html/paste/

Run the following command to make a copy of the configuration file:

sudo cp conf/paste.local.inc conf/paste.inc

Edit the configuration file with the nano text editor:

sudo nano conf/paste.inc

Change the parameters according to your preference such as database settings, security settings, etc. Save changes by pressing Ctrl+X, then Y, and Enter.

Step 7: Install the Paste Application

Navigate to the Paste application directory:

cd /var/www/html/paste/app

Run the following command to initiate the installation process:

sudo ./install.sh

The installation script will prompt you to enter the administrator account credentials, and other details such as SMTP settings. Fill in the details accordingly.

Step 8: Access Your Paste Application

Finally, open a web browser and navigate to your Paste website:

http://paste.example.com

Note: Replace "paste.example.com" with your own domain name or IP address.

You should now be able to access your Paste application and begin sharing code snippets, text, and more.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install Paste on your Elementary OS Latest operating system. We hope that this guide was helpful in your installation process. If you faced any issues, feel free to write to us.

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