BTCPay Server is a free and open-source cryptocurrency payment processor that allows businesses and individuals to accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies directly, securely and without intermediaries. This tutorial will guide you on how to install BTCPay Server on your MXLinux latest operating system.
Before we begin with the installation of BTCPay Server, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:
Follow the steps below to install BTCPay Server on your MXLinux system.
First, you need to clone the BTCPay Server repository from GitHub to your local machine. Open the terminal and run the following command:
git clone https://github.com/btcpayserver/btcpayserver.git
Navigate to the btcpayserver directory and rename the .env.example file to .env.
cd btcpayserver
mv .env.example .env
Next, you need to edit the .env file to set your desired configuration for BTCPay Server. You can edit the file using any text editor of your choice.
nano .env
The configuration file contains the details of the PostgreSQL database, Bitcoin and Lightning network settings, and other options.
After making the desired changes to the configuration, save the file and exit the editor.
To install BTCPay Server, you need to run the following command in the terminal:
docker-compose up -d
The -d flag runs the command in detached mode. It launches the containers in the background, and you can use it to shut down the containers whenever you want.
After the installation is complete, you can access the BTCPay Server by opening a web browser and typing in the following URL:
https://your.domain.tld/
Replace your.domain.tld with your domain name or subdomain pointing to your server's IP address.
You will be asked to create a new BTCPay Server account username and password. After you create your account, you can start using BTCPay Server to receive payments in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
That's it! You have successfully installed BTCPay Server on your MXLinux system. Using BTCPay Server, you can start receiving Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies securely and directly, without any intermediaries. Enjoy!
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