How to Install HomelabOS on EndeavourOS

In this tutorial, we will discuss how to install HomelabOS on EndeavourOS. HomelabOS is an open-source project that provides a platform for easily hosting services on your own server. EndeavourOS is an Arch-based, rolling release distribution that provides a lightweight and user-friendly environment for desktops and laptops.

Prerequisites

Before we get started, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of Linux commands
• A running instance of EndeavourOS
• An internet connection
• A non-root user with sudo privileges

Step 1: Install Docker

HomelabOS uses Docker to manage its services. To install Docker, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal window on your EndeavourOS machine.
2. Run the following command to update your system's package database:

sudo pacman -Syu

3. Run the following command to install Docker:

sudo pacman -S docker

4. Run the following command to start and enable the Docker service:

sudo systemctl start docker.service
sudo systemctl enable docker.service

Step 2: Download HomelabOS

To download HomelabOS, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal window on your EndeavourOS machine.
2. Run the following command to clone the HomelabOS repository:

git clone https://gitlab.com/NickBusey/HomelabOS.git

Step 3: Install HomelabOS

To install HomelabOS, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal window in the directory where you cloned the HomelabOS repository.
2. Run the following command to install HomelabOS:

./deploy.sh

This will start the HomelabOS installation process on your EndeavourOS machine.

Step 4: Access HomelabOS Web Interface

To access the HomelabOS web interface, follow these steps:

1. Open a web browser on your EndeavourOS machine.
2. In the address bar, type in the IP address of your machine followed by :8000 (e.g. 192.168.1.100:8000).
3. Press Enter to open the HomelabOS web interface.
4. Log in to the HomelabOS with your username and password.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed HomelabOS on EndeavourOS. Now, you can easily host services on your own server.

If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!

Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!