FreedomBox is a personal server software that enables individuals to host their applications in a decentralized network. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of FreedomBox on FreeBSD Latest.
Before we start, you will need:
Start by updating your FreeBSD system to the latest version. Open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo pkg update && sudo pkg upgrade -y
Next, you need to install the required packages for FreedomBox. Run the following command in your terminal:
sudo pkg install bash git autoconf automake pkgconf libtool py38-pip py38-gobject3 py38-setuptools py38-regex py38-cryptography py38-pycparser py38-openssl py38-libxml2 py38-libxslt py38-gnutls git-lite
Once the packages are installed, the next step is to clone the FreedomBox git repository. Run the following command to clone the repository:
git clone https://salsa.debian.org/freedombox-team/plinth.git
After cloning the FreedomBox git repository, navigate to the plinth directory using the following command:
cd plinth
Next, run the following command to install FreedomBox:
sudo ./setup.py install
This command will build and install FreedomBox on your system.
Once the installation is complete, start FreedomBox using the following command:
sudo service plinth start
You can now access FreedomBox by opening a web browser and going to http://localhost:8000. The default login credentials are username: admin and password: admin. It is highly recommended that you change the default password to enhance your server's security.
That’s it! You have successfully installed FreedomBox on FreeBSD Latest. You can now start exploring the features and settings of your personal server software. Enjoy hosting your own applications in a decentralized network!
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!
