Snikket is an intuitive, easy-to-use XMPP server that you can use to set up a personal chat server for your organization or group of friends. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Snikket on Manjaro.
Before we proceed, make sure you have the following:
To install Snikket on Manjaro, follow these steps:
To start, add the Snikket package repository to your Manjaro installation by running the following command in your terminal:
sudo pacman-key --recv-keys 7106D1B6A2766DAD
sudo pacman-key --lsign-key 7106D1B6A2766DAD
echo -e "[snikket]\nServer = https://packages.snipet.net/manjaro/\$repo/\$arch/" | sudo tee -a /etc/pacman.conf
After adding the repository, update the package database by running the following command:
sudo pacman -Sy
Now, you can proceed with the installation of Snikket by running this command:
sudo pacman -S snikket
The installation process might take some time to finish, depending on your internet speed and system resources.
After the installation, you can start configuring Snikket by running the following command:
sudo snikket setup
This command will start a setup wizard that will guide you through the initial configuration of your Snikket server.
During the setup, you will be asked to:
After completing the setup wizard, Snikket will be up and running on your server.
To access the Snikket web interface, open your web browser and enter the URL below:
https://your-domain.com:7443
You should see the Snikket login page, where you can log in as an admin user and start adding new users or manage existing ones.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Snikket on your Manjaro server. Now, you can create a personal chat server for your organization or group of friends and enjoy secure and private communication.
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