How to Install Restreamer on OpenBSD

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Restreamer on OpenBSD.

Step 1: Download Restreamer

You can download the latest version of Restreamer by visiting the official website at https://datarhei.github.io/restreamer/. Once you've downloaded the file, save it to a directory of your choice.

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

OpenBSD requires a few dependencies to be installed before Restreamer can be installed. These include:

• Node.js
• FFmpeg

You can install these dependencies by running the following commands in your terminal:

$ doas pkg_add node ffmpeg

Step 3: Install Restreamer

1. Navigate to the directory where you saved the Restreamer file and extract it:

   $ tar xf restreamer-x.x.x-openbsd-x64.tar.gz
   

2. Change to the Restreamer directory:

   $ cd restreamer-x.x.x-openbsd-x64
   

3. Run the installation script:

   $ sudo ./install.sh
   

   This will install Restreamer on your system.

Step 4: Configure Restreamer

1. Start the Restreamer service by running the following command:

   $ sudo service restreamer start
   

2. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure Restreamer.

Step 5: Start Streaming

1. Start your webcam or other video source.

2. Open Restreamer by navigating to http://localhost:8080.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to start streaming your video.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Restreamer on OpenBSD and started streaming your video.

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