How to Install Citadel on FreeBSD Latest

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Citadel on FreeBSD Latest.

Prerequisites

Step 1: Update System Packages

Before installing Citadel, we need to update the system packages to their latest versions. To do this, run the following command:

sudo pkg update && sudo pkg upgrade

Enter your user password when prompted and wait for the updates to complete.

Step 2: Install Citadel

Now that we have updated all the packages, we can proceed with the installation of Citadel. Run the following command:

sudo pkg install citadel

Step 3: Configure Citadel

After installation, we need to configure Citadel. The configuration happens through a web-based interface, so we need to start the Citadel server and point our browser to it.

To start the Citadel server, run the following command:

sudo service citadel onestart

Next, open your browser and go to http://localhost:50443. You should see the Citadel login screen.

Log in with the default admin account credentials:

After logging in, you will see a dashboard where you can further configure Citadel. You should change the default admin password, add users, and configure Citadel to suit your needs.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Citadel on FreeBSD Latest.

Conclusion

Citadel is a powerful messaging and collaboration system that can help your organization communicate more effectively. By following this tutorial, you have learned how to install and configure Citadel on a FreeBSD Latest machine. You are now ready to explore the many features that Citadel has to offer!

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