How to Install Snikket on EndeavourOS Latest

Introduction

Snikket is a self-hosted instant messaging server that allows you to create your own chat network for your team or organization. This tutorial will walk you through the process of installing Snikket on EndeavourOS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before installing Snikket, you need to have a server with EndeavourOS Latest installed. You also need a domain name that you can use to access Snikket. Finally, you need a valid SSL certificate for your domain.

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

The first step is to install the required dependencies for Snikket. Open a terminal and run the following command:

sudo pacman -S erlang openssl sqlite

Step 2: Download and Install Snikket

Next, download the latest version of Snikket by running the following command:

wget https://snikket.org/downloads/snikket-latest.tgz

Extract the downloaded file and move the snikket directory to /usr/local.

tar xvf snikket-latest.tgz
sudo mv snikket /usr/local/

Step 3: Configure Snikket

Edit the Snikket configuration file to match your domain name and SSL certificate.

sudo nano /usr/local/snikket/etc/snikket.cfg

Find the following lines and replace the example.com domain name with your domain name.

    {xmpp_bosh_url, <<"https://example.com/http-bind">>},
    {xmpp_host, <<"example.com">>},
    {xmpp_s2s_use_starttls, true},
    {tls_certfile, "/etc/letsencrypt/live/example.com/fullchain.pem"}, 
    {tls_keyfile, "/etc/letsencrypt/live/example.com/privkey.pem"},

Save the configuration file by pressing CTRL + X, then Y, then ENTER.

Step 4: Start Snikket

Start the Snikket service by running the following command:

sudo /usr/local/snikket/bin/snikket start

Step 5: Create an Admin User

Create an admin user by running the following command:

sudo /usr/local/snikket/bin/snikket-admin createUser <username>@<domain>

Replace <username> and <domain> with the name and domain of your choice.

Step 6: Access the Snikket Web Interface

You should now be able to access the Snikket web interface by visiting https://<domain>/admin. Log in using the admin username and password you created in step 5.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install and configure Snikket on EndeavourOS Latest. You can use Snikket to create your own chat network and collaborate with your team or organization. Make sure to keep your Snikket installation up-to-date to ensure the best possible experience.

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