How to install NodeBB on Fedora Server Latest

NodeBB is a free and open-source forum software that is written using Node.js and supports plugins, themes, and user authentication via multiple social media platforms. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install NodeBB on Fedora Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you proceed any further, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A server running Fedora Server Latest
• A user account with root privileges
• At least 4 GB of RAM
• Git

Step 1: Install Required Packages

First, we need to make sure our server has the required packages for NodeBB. We can install them with the following command:

sudo dnf install -y nodejs npm redis

Step 2: Clone the NodeBB Repository

Next, we will clone the NodeBB repository from GitHub with the following command:

git clone -b v1.17.x https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB.git

Step 3: Install NodeBB

Once we have cloned the repository, we can navigate into the NodeBB directory and use npm to install NodeBB:

cd NodeBB
sudo npm install --production

Wait for the installation to finish. This step might take some time depending on your server's specifications.

Step 4: Configure NodeBB

After installing NodeBB, we need to do some configuration before we can start the forum.

We first need to create a new configuration file:

cp config.json.example config.json

Next, we need to edit the config.json file:

nano config.json

Change the following fields to:

{
  "base_url": "",
  "port": "4567",
  "secret": "your_secret",
  "database": "redis",
  "redis": {
    "host": "127.0.0.1",
    "port": "6379",
    "password": "",
    "database": "0"
  }
}

Save and close the file.

Step 5: Start NodeBB

Now, we are ready to start NodeBB:

./nodebb start

The first time you run NodeBB, it will install any required dependencies and perform some initial setup tasks.

After starting NodeBB, you will see output similar to the following:

Starting NodeBB
  "./nodebb stop" to stop the NodeBB server
  "./nodebb log" to view server output
  "./nodebb help" for more commands

Conclusion

NodeBB is now installed and running on your Fedora Server Latest. You should now be able to access the NodeBB forum by going to http://your_server_ip:4567 on your web browser. From here, you can start customizing your forum by installing plugins and themes.

That's all for this tutorial. If you have any questions or comments, please leave them below.

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