LeapChat is an open-source instant messaging platform that provides secure and private communication. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing LeapChat on FreeBSD Latest.
Before installing LeapChat, ensure that your system is up to date by running the following command in the terminal:
sudo freebsd-update fetch install
This command will check for new system updates and install any available ones.
LeapChat requires several packages to be installed on your FreeBSD system. You can install them using the following command:
sudo pkg install bash node npm graphicsmagick
This command will install the necessary packages, including Bash, Node.js, NPM, and GraphicsMagick.
To download LeapChat, use the following command:
sudo git clone https://github.com/leapchat/leapchat.git /usr/local/www/leapchat
This command will download and save the LeapChat code to the /usr/local/www/leapchat directory.
Navigate to the LeapChat directory using the following command:
cd /usr/local/www/leapchat
Next, run the following command to install LeapChat:
sudo npm install
This command will install all the necessary dependencies.
Next, you need to configure LeapChat. Copy the example configuration file to the configuration directory:
sudo cp config.example.json config.json
Now, you can edit the config.json file to customize the configuration.
Use the following command to start LeapChat:
sudo npm start
This command will start the LeapChat server, and it should be accessible at http://localhost:5280.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed LeapChat on FreeBSD Latest. You can now start using LeapChat to communicate securely with your friends and colleagues.
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