Ampache is a free, open-source, and web-based software that allows you to stream and access your music and video files from anywhere. It's a great alternative to proprietary media servers and can be installed on several operating systems, including Linux Mint Latest.
In this tutorial, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of installing Ampache on Linux Mint Latest.
Step 1: Update Your System
Before installing any software on Linux Mint, it's advisable to update the system repositories to ensure that you have the latest version of packages. To do this, open the terminal and type the following command:
sudo apt-get update
Step 2: Install Required Dependencies
After updating, we need to install essential dependencies for Ampache to work correctly. You can install these by typing the following command:
sudo apt-get install apache2 php7.0 libapache2-mod-php7.0 php7.0-curl php7.0-xml php7.0-gd php7.0-mysql php7.0-mbstring ffmpeg git -y
Step 3: Download Ampache
We will download the latest version of Ampache from the official website. Use the following command to download the latest Ampache from their website:
wget https://github.com/ampache/ampache/releases/download/4.3.3/ampache-4.3.3_all.zip
Step 4: Unzip and Move Ampache Files
Move the downloaded file to the /var/www/html directory by typing the command:
sudo unzip ampache-4.3.3_all.zip -d /var/www/html/ampache/
Step 5: Create a MySQL Database
Ampache requires a MySQL database to run properly. Use this command to log in to the MySQL command-line interface:
sudo mysql -p
Use the following commands to create a new database for Ampache:
CREATE USER 'ampache'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'ampache-password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON ampache.* TO 'ampache'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
quit```
**Step 6: Configure Apache**
Create a new configuration file for Apache to host Ampache by typing the command:
```sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/ampache.conf```
Add the following code to the configuration file and save the changes:
<VirtualHost *:80> ServerAdmin admin@example.com DocumentRoot /var/www/html/ampache ServerName your-domain.com ServerAlias www.your-domain.com <Directory /var/www/html/ampache> Options FollowSymLinks AllowOverride All ErrorLog /var/log/apache2/your-domain.com_error.log CustomLog /var/log/apache2/your-domain.com_access.log combined
Now enable the new virtual host file by typing the command:
```sudo a2ensite ampache.conf```
Restart Apache for the changes to take effect:
```sudo systemctl restart apache2```
**Step 7: Set Up Ampache**
Open your favorite web browser and navigate to http://your-domain.com/ampache. You will be prompted to run the Ampache installer.
Follow the on-screen instructions for setting up Ampache, including creating an administrator account, connecting to the MySQL database that we created, and specifying your media directories.
Once you finish the installation, you can explore Ampache's several features and stream your media files.
In conclusion, you have successfully installed and configured Ampache on Linux Mint Latest.
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