How to Install Tuber on OpenBSD

Tuber is an open-source self-hosted video chat application developed by Trail of Bits. It allows users to create virtual rooms for video chats and supports end-to-end encryption. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Tuber on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before you get started, ensure that your OpenBSD system is up-to-date and you have root access.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

The first step is to install the dependencies necessary to build and run Tuber. Open the terminal and execute the following command:

$ sudo pkg_add node curl

This will install Node.js and Curl on your system.

Step 2: Clone the Tuber Repository

Next, clone the Tuber repository using Git:

$ git clone https://github.com/trailofbits/tuber.git

This will create a new directory called 'tuber' in your current working directory.

Step 3: Install Tuber

Navigate into the Tuber directory:

$ cd tuber

Install the required Node.js modules:

$ npm install

Configure the Tuber server by copying the default configuration file:

$ cp config/default.json.example config/default.json

Open the 'default.json' file with a text editor:

$ nano config/default.json

Update the following configuration options according to your preferences:

"host": "0.0.0.0",
"port": 8080,
"secure": true,
"hostname": "your_domain_name_here",
"jwtSecret": "your_secret_key_here",
"maxParticipants": 5,
"iceServers": [
    {
        "urls": [
            "stun:stun.l.google.com:19302"
        ]
    }
]

Save and close the file.

Finally, start the Tuber server:

$ npm start

Step 4: Access Tuber

Open a web browser and navigate to:

https://your_domain_name_here:8080/

You will see the Tuber login page. Click the 'Sign Up' button to create a new user account.

After logging in, you can create virtual rooms and invite others to join your video chats.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Tuber on OpenBSD. You can now use Tuber to host secure video chats with your friends and colleagues.

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