Castopod is an open-source podcast host and aggregator. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Castopod on Linux Mint.
Before installing any software, it is recommended to update your system. You can update your system using the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
The following dependencies need to be installed before installing Castopod:
sudo apt install -y curl git gnupg2 ca-certificates
You can install the Castopod package from their official repository. Run the following command to add the repository's GPG key:
curl -sL https://repos.castopod.org/pubkey.gpg | sudo apt-key add -
After that, add the repo to your sources list.
echo "deb [arch=amd64] https://repos.castopod.org/ $(lsb_release -cs) main" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/castopod.list
Now, update the package list and install Castopod.
sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y castopod
After installing Castopod, you can use the following command to set up the application:
sudo castopod install
The command will ask for some basic configuration details like database name, database host, and the URL of the Castopod instance.
After completing the Castopod installation, you can open it using any web browser by navigating to the URL provided during the setup.
http://localhost:3000
You can log in using the default username and password: "admin" and "admin". It is recommended to change your password immediately after logging in.
That's it! You have successfully installed Castopod on Linux Mint. You can now host and distribute your own podcasts.
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!
