Tutorial: How to Install LinuxGSM on FreeBSD Latest

LinuxGSM is a command-line tool that simplifies the process of installing and managing game servers on Linux systems. However, with a few modifications, it can also run on FreeBSD operating systems. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps of installing LinuxGSM on FreeBSD latest.

Prerequisites

• A FreeBSD system with root access.
• Basic knowledge of the FreeBSD command line.
• A stable internet connection.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

The first thing you need to do is to install the dependencies required to run the LinuxGSM on FreeBSD. Open the terminal and run the following command:

pkg install sudo bash curl wget tmux

Step 2: Create a User

To avoid running the game server as the root user, we recommend creating a separate user for running LinuxGSM. To create a new user, run the following command:

adduser linuxgsm

Step 3: Download & Install LinuxGSM

Once the dependencies are installed, switch to the LinuxGSM user with the following command:

su -l linuxgsm

Then, download the latest version of LinuxGSM from the following URL:

curl -o linuxgsm.sh https://linuxgsm.com/dl/linuxgsm.sh

After downloading the file, give execute permission to the script file by running the following command:

chmod +x linuxgsm.sh

Now, run the LinuxGSM installer as follows:

sh linuxgsm.sh

During the installation process, you will be prompted to provide various settings, such as the game server type you want to install, the installation directory, and the server name. Choose your preferred settings and wait for the installation to complete.

Step 4: Start & Manage the Server

After the installation is complete, you can use the LinuxGSM tool to start and manage the game server. To start the server, switch to the LinuxGSM user and run the following command:

./<servername> start

Replace <servername> with the name you provided during the installation process.

To stop the server, run the following command:

./<servername> stop

To manage the server files and configuration, use the following command:

./<servername> console

This will open the server console, where you can execute commands, edit configuration files, and manage server settings.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed LinuxGSM on FreeBSD latest. You can now easily install, manage, and run your favorite game server from the command line.

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