In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of installing PeerTube on FreeBSD Latest. PeerTube is an open-source, decentralized video hosting platform that allows users to share and watch videos without relying on a single centralized service.
Before we proceed with the installation of PeerTube, you need to have the following requirements:
Before starting the installation process, it is recommended to update the FreeBSD system to the latest version using the following command:
sudo freebsd-update fetch install
Next, we will need to install the required dependencies for PeerTube to run. These dependencies include Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, and FFmpeg. Run the following command to install them:
sudo pkg install node14 gh postgresql13-server redis ffmpeg
We will now need to create a PostgreSQL database for PeerTube. To do this, run the following command:
sudo su - postgres
Now switch to the PostgreSQL user and create the database by running the following command:
createdb peertube
We will now proceed with the installation of PeerTube. First, clone the PeerTube repository from GitHub using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/Chocobozzz/PeerTube.git ~/peertube
Once the repository is cloned, you will need to navigate to the PeerTube directory using the following command:
cd ~/peertube
Next, install the required Node.js packages using the following command:
sudo yarn install --production --pure-lockfile
After installing the dependencies and the PeerTube package, we need to configure PeerTube by running the configuration script. You can run the script using the command below:
sudo NODE_ENV=production ./dist/config/config.js
Follow the prompt and enter the required details.
Once the configuration is complete, you can start the PeerTube instance using the following command:
sudo NODE_ENV=production npm run start
Now that the PeerTube instance is up and running, you can access it by using your server's IP address or domain name in a web browser. By default, PeerTube runs on port 9000, so you can access it using the following URL:
http://server_IP:9000/
You have successfully installed and configured PeerTube on your FreeBSD server. You can now start using the platform to upload, share, and watch videos.
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