HomelabOS is a complete home server infrastructure that allows you to run self-hosted services such as email, file sharing, chat, and more. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing HomelabOS on MXLinux.
Before we begin, make sure your system meets the following requirements:
HomelabOS requires Docker and Docker Compose to be installed on your system. You can install them using the following commands:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install -y docker docker-compose
You can download and install HomelabOS using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/homelab-os/homelab-os.git && cd homelab-os && sudo ./homelab install
The installation process may take some time as it will download required components and configure the system.
Once the installation is complete, you can access the HomelabOS web interface by navigating to http://localhost. You will be prompted to create a new user account and configure the system.
Follow the on-screen instructions to configure HomelabOS according to your preferences. You can also choose to enable or disable specific services based on your needs.
Once the initial configuration is complete, you can access HomelabOS services such as Nextcloud, Synapse, and Sandstorm by navigating to the corresponding URL.
For example, to access Nextcloud, navigate to http://localhost/nextcloud and use the user credentials you created during the configuration process to log in.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed HomelabOS on MXLinux. With homelabOS, you can self-host a wide range of services, and have full control over your data and privacy.
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!
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