How to Install Openfire on Manjaro

Openfire is an open-source real-time collaboration server that uses the XMPP protocol. It provides features such as group chat, file transfers, and voice conferences. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Openfire on Manjaro.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation process, ensure you have the following prerequisites:

• A Manjaro installation with root access
• Java Development Kit (JDK)

Step 1: Download Openfire

1. Visit the official Openfire downloads page at https://www.igniterealtime.org/downloads/.
2. Scroll down to the Latest Release section and click on the "Download Openfire" button.

3. Choose the appropriate package for your system. In this tutorial, we will use the openfire_4.6.4_all.deb package.

Step 2: Install Openfire

1. Open a terminal window by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.
2. Navigate to the directory where you have downloaded the Openfire package. For example, if you have downloaded the package to your Downloads folder, run:

cd ~/Downloads

3. Install the package using the following command:

sudo dpkg -i openfire_4.6.4_all.deb

4. The installation process may take a few minutes to complete. Once it's done, start the Openfire service with the following command:

sudo service openfire start

5. Verify that the service is running by visiting http://localhost:9090 in your web browser.

Step 3: Configure Openfire

Before you can start using Openfire, you need to configure it. Follow these steps:

1. In your web browser, navigate to http://localhost:9090.
2. Click on the "Continue" button.

3. On the next screen, enter the required details such as your desired language and timezone.

4. Next, enter the server settings. You can leave the default values for most of them, but ensure you set a secure password for the administrator account.

5. Finally, confirm the settings and click on the "Continue" button.

6. You should now see the Openfire administration console dashboard.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed and configured Openfire on Manjaro! You can now start using this real-time collaboration server for your team communication needs.

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