Tutorial: Installing MiroTalk SFU on Linux Mint

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing MiroTalk SFU on the latest version of Linux Mint.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed, please make sure you have the following:

Step 1: Downloading the MiroTalk SFU package

First, open your web browser and navigate to https://sfu.mirotalk.com. Click on the "Download" button on the website to download the MiroTalk SFU package.

Step 2: Extracting the package

Once the package is downloaded, navigate to the directory where it was saved. Right-click on the package and select "Extract here" to extract the files.

Step 3: Installing the MiroTalk SFU server

Open the terminal and navigate to the extracted directory using the cd command. Once you are in the directory, type the following command to run the installation script:

sudo ./install_sfus.sh

This will start the installation process. Follow the prompts on the screen to configure the server settings.

Step 4: Configuring the server

After the installation process is completed, use the following command to configure the server:

sudo systemctl start sfu.service
sudo systemctl enable sfu.service

The first command starts the MiroTalk SFU server, while the second command enables it to start automatically every time the system boots up.

Step 5: Testing the server

To verify that the server is up and running, open the web browser and navigate to https://:8443. Replace '' with the IP address of your server.

You should see the MiroTalk SFU web interface. You can now start using the SFU server for your video conferencing needs.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install MiroTalk SFU on Linux Mint. If you encountered any issues during the installation process, feel free to refer to the official MiroTalk SFU documentation for troubleshooting tips.

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