How to Install Traccar on OpenBSD

Traccar is an open-source GPS tracking system that can be used for real-time vehicle tracking, asset tracking, and more. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Traccar on OpenBSD.

Requirements

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:

• A server running OpenBSD with root access
• Java Development Kit (JDK) version 8 or later

Step 1: Install Java Development Kit (JDK)

First, we need to install Java on our OpenBSD server. To install the JDK on OpenBSD, open the terminal and type:

$ doas pkg_add jdk

Step 2: Download Traccar

Next, we need to download the latest version of Traccar from the official website.

To do this, go to https://www.traccar.org/download/ and select the latest version. Then, copy the link to the download file.

$ ftp https://github.com/traccar/traccar/releases/download/v4.14/traccar-other-4.14.tar.gz

Step 3: Extract Traccar

After downloading the Traccar tarball, you need to extract it:

$ tar -zxvf traccar-other-4.14.tar.gz

This will create a new directory called traccar.

Step 4: Start Traccar

To start Traccar, go to the traccar directory and execute the following command:

$ ./traccar start

To stop Traccar, use the following command:

$ ./traccar stop

Step 5: Access Traccar Web Interface

Traccar is now running, and you can access the web interface by opening a web browser and entering the following URL:

http://localhost:8082/

You will be prompted to enter the default username "admin" and password "admin". Once you are logged in, you can configure Traccar based on your needs.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install and configure Traccar on OpenBSD. Traccar is an excellent open-source GPS tracking system that can be used for real-time vehicle tracking, asset tracking, and more.

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