How to Install Pretix on OpenBSD

Pretix is an open-source event ticketing software. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Pretix on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

To complete this tutorial, you will need the following:

• OpenBSD installation with the latest updates
• Root access to the OpenBSD installation
• A basic understanding of the OpenBSD command line
• An internet connection

Step 1: Install Python and PostgreSQL

Before starting the installation of Pretix, we need to install Python and PostgreSQL. To install Python, run the following command:

$ doas pkg_add python3

Next, we need to install PostgreSQL. Run the following command to install PostgreSQL and its client:

$ doas pkg_add postgresql-server postgresql-client 

Step 2: Configure PostgreSQL

Once PostgreSQL is installed, we need to initialize the PostgreSQL database cluster:

$ doas su - _postgresql
$ initdb -D /var/postgresql/data
$ exit

After initializing the database cluster, enable PostgreSQL to start on boot and start the service:

$ doas rcctl enable postgresql
$ doas rcctl start postgresql

Now, we need to create a PostgreSQL user for Pretix. Run the following command to create a new user:

$ doas su - _postgresql
$ createuser -P pretix
$ exit

Next, we need to create a new PostgreSQL database and grant access to the pretix user:

$ doas su - _postgresql
$ createdb -O pretix pretix
$ exit

Step 3: Install Pretix

We will now install Pretix by using pip, which is a package installer for Python. Run the following command to install pip:

$ doas pkg_add py-pip

After installing pip, run the following command to install Pretix and its dependencies:

$ doas pip install pretix

Step 4: Configure Pretix

We need to configure Pretix now. Create a new directory and move to that directory:

$ mkdir /etc/pretix
$ cd /etc/pretix

Next, create a new configuration file for Pretix and add the following lines:

$ touch config.yml
$ nano config.yml

database:
    engine: django.db.backends.postgresql
    name: pretix
    user: pretix
    password: <your_postgresql_password>
    host: 127.0.0.1
    port: 5432
email:
    from: 'Pretix Example <noreply@example.com>'
    host: 'localhost'
    port: 587
    username: ''
    password: ''
    use_tls: False

Replace <your_postgresql_password> with the password you set while creating the pretix user.

Step 5: Run Pretix

Now that everything is set up, we can run Pretix by using the following command:

$ pretix start

Pretix should now be running at http://127.0.0.1:8000. You can reach this URL by opening a web browser and typing in http://127.0.0.1:8000.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Pretix on OpenBSD. You can use it to sell tickets for your events. If you need to do further configuration or customization, refer to the Pretix documentation.

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