How to Install Payload CMS on OpenBSD

Payload CMS is a Node.js-based content management system that allows users to create and manage digital content. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Payload CMS on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

• An OpenBSD server
• Node.js and NPM installed on your server
• Git installed on your server
• A web server such as Nginx or Apache installed and configured

Step 1: Installing Payload CMS

1. Log in to your server via SSH.

2. Clone the Payload CMS repository from GitHub using the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/payloadcms/payload.git
   

3. Navigate to the cloned directory using the following command:

   cd payload
   

4. Install the required Node.js modules using NPM:

   npm install
   

5. Now, start the CMS by running the following command:

   npm start
   

6. Payload CMS will now be running on your server, accessible via http://localhost:3000.

Step 2: Configuring Payload CMS

1. Open your web server configuration file and create a new virtual host for Payload CMS.

2. Configure your virtual host to reverse proxy requests to the Payload CMS server listening on port 3000:

   location / {
     proxy_pass http://localhost:3000;
     proxy_http_version 1.1;
     proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
     proxy_set_header Connection 'upgrade';
     proxy_set_header Host $host;
     proxy_cache_bypass $http_upgrade;
   }
   

3. Save the configuration file and restart your web server.

4. Payload CMS should now be accessible via your configured domain name.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Payload CMS on OpenBSD. Once you have installed CMS, you can start creating content for your website or application. Remember to keep your CMS updated with the latest security updates to keep your website or application safe.

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