How to Install FreedomBox on NetBSD

FreedomBox is a web server software designed to provide users with privacy, security, and freedom in their web surfing experience. It enables people to communicate over the internet without the risk of censorship or surveillance.

This tutorial will guide you on how to install FreedomBox on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding to the installation process, ensure you meet the following requirements:

• A NetBSD installation with the pkg_install utility installed
• At least 1 GB of available space on your hard drive
• A stable internet connection

Installation

1. First, log in as the root user.

   $ su
   Password:
   

2. Update the package repository to ensure we can access the latest version of FreedomBox.

   # pkgin -y update
   

3. Install FreedomBox using the pkgin command:

   # pkgin -y install freedombox
   

4. The installation process may take some time, depending on your internet connection speed. Once the installation is complete, add the freedombox user to the www group to enable access to web servers.

   # usermod -G www freedombox
   

5. Configure FreedomBox by running the following command as the freedombox user:

   $ sudo freedombox-setup
   

   This command will launch the configuration wizard, which will guide you on the settings to apply for your FreedomBox.

6. After completing the configuration, visit http://localhost/plinth to access the FreedomBox web interface. Log in with the credentials you set in step 5.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured FreedomBox on NetBSD. You can now explore the many features available through the web interface.

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