UnrealIRCd is a popular IRC server software that you can use to create your own IRC network. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install UnrealIRCd on Manjaro Linux.
Before installing UnrealIRCd, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:
Now let's proceed with the installation process.
Before we begin with the installation, it is recommended to update the system packages using the following command:
sudo pacman -Syyu
To install UnrealIRCd, you can use the following command:
sudo pacman -S unrealircd
The installation process will take some time to complete. Once done, the UnrealIRCd server will be installed on your Manjaro Linux system.
By default, UnrealIRCd comes with a basic configuration file. You can modify the configuration file according to your needs. The configuration file is located in the /etc/unrealircd/unrealircd.conf directory.
Open the configuration file using your favorite text editor, and make the necessary changes.
After you have configured the UnrealIRCd, it is time to start the server. To start the server, use the following command:
sudo systemctl start unrealircd.service
You can also enable the UnrealIRCd service to start automatically at system boot using the following command:
sudo systemctl enable unrealircd.service
After starting the server, you can verify if UnrealIRCd is running properly by checking the status of the service using the following command:
sudo systemctl status unrealircd.service
If the server is running properly, you should see a message like "active (running)".
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install UnrealIRCd on Manjaro Linux. Now that you have the IRC server up and running, you can start configuring it to suit your needs.
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