Prosody IM is an open-source XMPP (Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol) server, available for various operating systems. XMPP is a widely used protocol for real-time messaging services, and Prosody is a great server choice for small to medium organizations, startups, and enthusiasts. This tutorial aims to guide you through the installation process of Prosody IM on MXLinux.
Before proceeding with the installation of Prosody, it's best to ensure that all system packages are up to date. Run the following command in the terminal to update the system packages:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
To install the latest stable version of Prosody IM, run the following command:
sudo apt-get install prosody
If the installation is successful, you should see messages regarding the dependencies being installed.
The Prosody XMPP server is preconfigured with some default settings. However, depending on your use case, you may need to edit the server configuration file. The configuration file is stored at /etc/prosody/prosody.cfg.lua.
Open the prosody.cfg.lua file in your favorite text editor and make the necessary edits. You can also add new configuration directives and plugins. Once you have made the changes, save the file and exit.
To start the Prosody server, you need to use the systemctl command. Run the following command to start the Prosody server:
sudo systemctl start prosody
You can check the status of the service by running:
sudo systemctl status prosody
If the service is running, you should see a message stating that.
At this point, Prosody should be up and running. You can verify the XMPP server by connecting to it using any XMPP client such as Gajim, Pidgin, or Adium. You can also test the server by running a loopback test using the Prosody's internal testing tool. To do this, run the following command:
prosodyctl check
If everything is fine, you should see a message stating that.
Installing Prosody IM on MXLinux is pretty straightforward. Once the installation is complete, you can configure and customize the server to your liking. Prosody is a great choice for those who want a fast, lightweight, and easy-to-manage XMPP server.
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