How to install BTCPay Server on Linux Mint

In this tutorial, we will go through the steps required to install BTCPay Server on Linux Mint, the popular Linux-based operating system for personal computers. BTCPay Server is a free and open-source cryptocurrency payment processor that enables merchants to receive Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies directly, without the need for third-party payment processors like PayPal or Stripe.

Step 1: Installing Required Dependencies

Before we can install BTCPay Server, we need to install several dependencies required by BTCPay Server. Here's the command to install these dependencies:

sudo apt-get install git curl apt-transport-https dirmngr -y

This command will install Git, Curl, Apt-Transport-HTTPS, and Dirmngr. These packages are required to install BTCPay Server.

Step 2: Adding BTCPay Server's PPA

Next, we need to add the BTCPay Server PPA to our system. This can be done by running the following command:

sudo add-apt-repository "deb https://btcpayserver.org/rockstar main"

This command adds the BTCPay Server PPA to our system's list of software repositories.

Step 3: Installing BTCPay Server

Now that we have added the BTCPay Server PPA to our system, we can install BTCPay Server by running the following command:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install btcpayserver

This command updates our system's list of software repositories and installs BTCPay Server.

Step 4: Setting Up BTCPay Server

Once the installation is complete, we need to set up BTCPay Server. This can be done by running the following command:

btcpay-setup

This command launches the BTCPay Server setup wizard. Follow the prompts provided by the wizard to set up BTCPay Server. You will need to configure your database settings, create an admin account, and configure your BTC pay network.

Step 5: Accessing BTCPay Server

Once the setup is complete, you can access BTCPay Server by launching your web browser and navigating to the following address:

https://<your-btcpay-server-domain-here>/

Replace <your-btcpay-server-domain-here> with the domain name or IP address of your BTCPay Server. You should now be able to log in to BTCPay Server and start accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies directly.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install BTCPay Server on Linux Mint. BTCPay Server is a powerful and flexible cryptocurrency payment processor that enables merchants to receive Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies without having to rely on third-party payment processors. By following the steps in this tutorial, you should now have BTCPay Server up and running on your Linux Mint system.

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