How to Install LibreServer on OpenBSD

LibreServer is a self-hosted server management tool that allows you to manage your server, web applications, and databases in one place. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install LibreServer on OpenBSD.

Requirements

Before we proceed with the installation, make sure you have the following requirements:

Step 1: Update the System

Before we install LibreServer, we need to update the system to make sure that all packages are up to date. Run the following command to update the system:

# sysupgrade

Step 2: Download and Install LibreServer

  1. Download the latest version of LibreServer from the official website.

    # ftp https://libreserver.org/download
    
  2. Unzip the downloaded package.

    # tar -xzf LibreServer-x.x.x.tar.gz
    
  3. Go to the extracted folder.

    # cd LibreServer-x.x.x
    
  4. Run the installation script.

    # sh install.sh
    

    The installation script will prompt you for some information, such as the installation directory and database credentials. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

Step 3: Access LibreServer

Once the installation is complete, you can access LibreServer from your web browser by typing the server IP address or hostname followed by :8888. For example:

http://server.ip.address:8888

You should now see the LibreServer login page. Use the credentials that you provided during the installation to log in.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed LibreServer on OpenBSD. You can now use it to manage your web applications and databases. If you have any questions or encounter any issues during the installation process, please refer to the official LibreServer documentation or seek help from the community.

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