Snikket is a modern XMPP-based messaging server that allows you to communicate with others in a secure and private way. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Snikket on MXLinux Latest.
Before you start, ensure that you have the following:
The first step is to add the Snikket repository to your system. To do this, run the following commands:
sudo sh -c "echo 'deb https://repo.sn.cket.net/debian/ bullseye main' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/snikket.list"
wget -qO - https://repo.sn.cket.net/debian/apt.gpg | sudo apt-key add -
After adding the Snikket repository, update your system and install Snikket using the following commands:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install snikket
After Snikket is installed, you need to configure it. You can do this by running the snikket-setup command. This command will open a terminal-based tool that will guide you through the configuration process.
sudo snikket-setup
The setup wizard will ask you some questions such as the domain name, your email address, and the certificate file location. You can accept the default values by pressing Enter or answering the questions as per your preference.
After completing the configuration, start and enable the Snikket service with the following commands:
sudo systemctl start snikket
sudo systemctl enable snikket
Finally, verify the Snikket installation by navigating to the Snikket web interface. Open your web browser and type the following URL:
https://your_domain_name/admin/
Replace your_domain_name with your actual domain name. You will be prompted to log in with the username and password you set during the configuration process.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Snikket on MXLinux Latest.
Snikket provides a secure and private way to communicate with others. In this tutorial, we have shown how to install Snikket on MXLinux Latest. For more information on Snikket, visit the Snikket website.
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