Openfire is an open-source real-time collaboration server that uses XMPP protocol to provide instant messaging (IM) and group chat functionalities. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps required to install Openfire on EndeavourOS Latest.
Before installing Openfire on EndeavourOS, make sure that your system is up-to-date with the latest patches and updates. You can do this by running the following commands in the terminal:
sudo pacman -Syu
The first step in installing Openfire is to download it from the official website. You can download the latest version of Openfire from the following link:
wget https://www.igniterealtime.org/downloadServlet?filename=openfire/openfire-4.6.4-1.x86_64.rpm
Once the Openfire package is downloaded, use the following command to install it:
sudo pacman -U openfire-4.6.4-1.x86_64.rpm
The installation process may take a few minutes depending on your system's speed.
After installation is complete, you can start Openfire using the following command:
sudo systemctl start openfire
By default, Openfire will run on port 9090 (HTTP) and 9091 (HTTPS). You can access the Openfire web interface by navigating to https://localhost:9091 in your web browser.
Once you open the web interface, you will be asked to configure Openfire. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your server details, database settings, and admin account.
Once you have finished configuring Openfire, start the Openfire service using the following command:
sudo systemctl start openfire
You can check the status of Openfire using the following command:
sudo systemctl status openfire
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Openfire on EndeavourOS Latest. Openfire is an excellent tool that allows you to add instant messaging and chat functionalities to your applications. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, please refer to the official Openfire documentation for troubleshooting tips.
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