Cloudbox is an automation script designed to streamline the installation and configuration of a home media server. It is based on numerous well-known open-source tools such as Sonarr, Radarr, Plex, and many more. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Cloudbox on Linux Mint.
Update System Packages:
Before installing Cloudbox, make sure to update your system packages by running the following command:
sudo apt-get update
Install git:
Cloudbox is hosted on git, so you need to have git installed on your system. Type the following command to install git:
sudo apt-get install git -y
Clone the Cloudbox Repository:
Next, you need to clone the Cloudbox repository by running the following command:
git clone https://github.com/cloudbox/cloudbox
Install Cloudbox:
After cloning the Cloudbox repository, navigate to the cloudbox directory and execute the install script by running the following command:
cd cloudbox && sudo ./cloudbox.sh
The installation script installs all the necessary packages and dependencies, including docker and docker-compose.
Configure Cloudbox:
Once the installation process is complete, you can access the Cloudbox dashboard by navigating to http://<Your-IP-Address>:5000 in your browser.
Next, you need to configure Cloudbox by entering your domain name and email address in the setup wizard, and then follow the instructions to add your media files.
Start Docker Containers:
Finally, start the docker containers manually by running the following command:
sudo docker-compose up -d
This command will start all the necessary docker containers. You can verify the status of the docker containers by executing the following command:
sudo docker-compose ps
That's it! You have successfully installed Cloudbox on your Linux Mint machine.
Cloudbox is a powerful automation script that helps you set up a home media server quickly and easily. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you should be able to install and configure Cloudbox on your Linux Mint machine. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, you can check out the Cloudbox documentation or reach out to the Cloudbox community for assistance.
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