How to install PiGallery 2 on MXLinux Latest

PiGallery 2 is a free web gallery software that uses a responsive design, allowing you to easily share images with others. It is compatible with many devices such as desktops, tablets or smartphones. This tutorial will guide you through the installation of PiGallery 2 on your MXLinux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding to the installation steps, ensure that you meet the following prerequisites:

• A server with MXLinux Latest installed
• A web server such as Apache or Nginx
• PHP 7.3 or higher with extension support for GD, EXIF, and Imagick
• Composer, a dependency management tool for PHP

Step 1: Install Apache and PHP

1. Open the terminal on your server by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.
2. Enter the following command to update your package list:

sudo apt update

3. To install Apache, enter the following command:

sudo apt install apache2 

4. To install PHP and extensions, enter the following command:

sudo apt install php7.4 libapache2-mod-php7.4 php7.4-gd php7.4-exif php7.4-imagick

Step 2: Install Composer

1. Download and install Composer using the following command:

sudo curl -s https://getcomposer.org/installer | php && sudo mv composer.phar /usr/local/bin/composer

2. After installing Composer, verify the installation with this command:

composer -v

3. You should see a similar output:

Composer version 2.0.13 ... 

Step 3: Install PiGallery 2

1. Create the directory where you want to install PiGallery 2:

sudo mkdir -p /var/www/html/pigallery2

This command will create a new directory "/var/www/html/pigallery2" where we will install PiGallery 2.

2. Now, change the directory ownership to the user and its group to avoid permission issues:

sudo chown -R <yourusername>:www-data /var/www/html/pigallery2

3. Then, navigate to the installation directory:

cd /var/www/html/pigallery2

4. Download the latest version of PiGallery 2 using Composer:

sudo composer create-project bpatrik/pigallery2

5. Once the installation is complete, press Enter to close the setup wizard.

6. Create a new Apache VirtualHost configuration file to point to your PiGallery 2 installation directory:

sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/pigallery2.conf

7. Create the following VirtualHost configuration:

<VirtualHost *:80>
ServerName example.com
DocumentRoot /var/www/html/pigallery2/public
ServerAdmin <webmaster@example.com>

<Directory "/var/www/html/pigallery2">
Options FollowSymLinks
AllowOverride All
Require all granted
</Directory>
ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/error.log
CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/access.log combined
</VirtualHost>

Make sure to replace "example.com" and "webmaster@example.com" with your domain and email address.

8. Enable the newly created VirtualHost configuration and restart Apache:

sudo a2ensite pigallery2.conf
sudo systemctl restart apache2

9. Configure the default database by copying the example configuration file:

sudo cp /var/www/html/pigallery2/config/database.example.yaml /var/www/html/pigallery2/config/database.yaml

10. Finally, run the installation command:

cd /var/www/html/pigallery2
sudo php bin/console pigallery:install

After that, you should see a success message after PiGallery 2 installation.

Step 4: Access PiGallery 2

1. Open your web browser and navigate to your server's domain or IP address.

2. You will see the PiGallery 2 installation page.

3. Choose a language and click on the "Install" button.

4. Fill in the necessary details, like the site name and administrator email.

5. Click on the "Install" button again.

6. You will see a success message on the screen, and the PiGallery 2 homepage will appear.

Conclusion

Now that you have successfully installed PiGallery 2 on your MXLinux Latest, you can create and manage your photo galleries easily. You can now upload your pictures and share them with your friends and family. Happy sharing!

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