How to Install Strapi on Elementary OS Latest

Strapi is an open-source content management system (CMS) that allows developers to easily create, manage, and scale APIs. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install Strapi on Elementary OS Latest.

Prerequisites

• A server running Elementary OS Latest
• NPM and Node.js installed
• Git installed

Step 1: Install PostgreSQL

1. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.
2. Update the package list by running the following command:

   sudo apt-get update
   

3. Install PostgreSQL by running the following command:

   sudo apt-get install postgresql postgresql-contrib
   

Step 2: Create a PostgreSQL Database

1. Create a new PostgreSQL user by running the following command:

   sudo -u postgres createuser --interactive
   

2. Enter a name for the new user and press Enter to proceed with default values.
3. Create a new PostgreSQL database by running the following command:

   sudo -u postgres createdb <database-name>
   

   Replace <database-name> with your preferred name for the database.

Step 3: Install Strapi

1. Navigate to the directory where you want to install Strapi.
2. Clone the Strapi repository by running the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/strapi/strapi.git
   

3. Navigate to the strapi directory by running the following command:

   cd strapi
   

4. Install Strapi by running the following command:

   npm install
   

5. Create a new Strapi project by running the following command:

   npm run setup
   

6. Follow the prompts to set up your Strapi project.
7. Start your Strapi server by running the following command:

   npm run develop
   

Step 4: Access Strapi

1. Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:1337/admin.
2. Log in using the credentials you created during the Strapi setup.
3. You can now start creating and managing your Strapi content.

Congratulations! You have installed Strapi on Elementary OS Latest.

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