How to Install ejabberd on MXLinux Latest

ejabberd is an open-source Jabber/XMPP server widely used for instant messaging and group chat applications. It includes several features such as chat rooms, HTTP polling, file-sharing, and more.

Here are the steps to install ejabberd on MXLinux latest:

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before installing ejabberd, ensure that your system is up-to-date and has all the necessary dependencies installed. Open the terminal and run the command:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install erlang-nox openssl libyaml-0-2

Step 2: Download ejabberd

You can download the ejabberd installation package from the official website https://www.ejabberd.im/. Once downloaded, extract the contents of the package to the desired location.

Alternatively, you can download and extract the package using the terminal. Go to the directory where you want to download and extract the package and run the following commands:

wget https://www.process-one.net/downloads/ejabberd/22.06/ejabberd-22.06-linux-x86_64-installer.run
chmod +x ejabberd-22.06-linux-x86_64-installer.run
sudo ./ejabberd-22.06-linux-x86_64-installer.run

Step 3: Install ejabberd

Run the installation script by typing the following command in the terminal:

sudo ./ejabberd-22.06-linux-x86_64-installer.run

The installation process will start. Accept the license agreement and follow the installation wizard instructions.

Once the installation is complete, ejabberd is ready to use.

Step 4: Start ejabberd

To start ejabberd, type the following command in the terminal:

sudo ejabberdctl start

ejabberd should now be running on your MXLinux system.

Step 5: Access ejabberd

You can access ejabberd using a web browser by typing the following address in the URL bar:

http://localhost:5280/admin/

Enter your ejabberd username and password to log in and start using ejabberd.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we covered the steps to install ejabberd on MXLinux latest. ejabberd is a powerful instant messaging tool, and you can now enjoy its benefits on your MXLinux system.

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