How to Install Enigma 1-2 BBS on FreeBSD Latest

In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the installation of Enigma 1-2 BBS on FreeBSD Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have the following prerequisites installed on your system:

• FreeBSD Latest
• Git
• Node.js (version 12 or later)
• PostgreSQL (version 9.6 or later)

Step 1: Clone the Repository

First, clone the Enigma BBS repository from Github using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/nuskooler/enigma-bbs.git

This will download the latest version of Enigma BBS to your local machine.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Next, navigate to the enigma-bbs directory and install the dependencies by running the following command:

cd enigma-bbs
npm install

This command will install all the required dependencies for Enigma BBS.

Step 3: Configure the PostgreSQL Database

Enigma BBS requires a PostgreSQL database for its operation. If you already have a PostgreSQL database set up, you can skip this step. Otherwise, follow these steps to set up a new PostgreSQL database:

1. Log in to PostgreSQL by running the following command:

   psql postgres
   

2. Create a new database by running the following command:

   CREATE DATABASE enigma;
   

3. Create a new user by running the following command:

   CREATE USER enigma WITH PASSWORD 'password';
   

   Replace 'password' with a secure password of your choice.

4. Grant all privileges to the enigma user by running the following command:

   GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON DATABASE enigma TO enigma;
   

Step 4: Configure the Enigma BBS

1. Navigate to the 'src' directory by running the following command:

   cd src
   

2. Copy the sample configuration file by running the following command:

   cp config.sample.js config.js
   

3. Edit the 'config.js' file using your preferred text editor and modify the 'database' section as follows:

   database: {
     type: 'postgres',
     host: '127.0.0.1',
     port: 5432,
     username: 'enigma',
     password: 'password',
     database: 'enigma'
   }
   

   Replace 'password' with the password you set for the enigma user in Step 3.

4. Save the changes and exit the editor.

Step 5: Start the Enigma BBS

To start the Enigma BBS, navigate to the 'enigma-bbs' directory and run the following command:

npm start

This command will start the Enigma BBS server, and you should see the following message on your terminal:

Enigma BBS listening on http://localhost:8080

You can now open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080 to access the Enigma BBS.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed and configured Enigma BBS on FreeBSD Latest. You can now explore the features of Enigma BBS and customize it to suit your needs.

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