How to Install HTMLY on OpenBSD

HTMLY is an open-source static site generator with a web interface. It allows you to create and host static websites with ease. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation of HTMLY on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before you proceed with the installation, ensure that:

• You have a running OpenBSD server with root access
• You have an internet connection
• You have a web browser installed

Step 1: Install PHP and Required Packages

The first step is to install PHP and other required packages on your server. Run the following command as root:

pkg_add -v php-7.4.14p0 gd-2.3.0p1 php-gd-7.4.14p0 php-curl-7.4.14p0

Step 2: Download and Extract HTMLY

Once you have installed the required packages, download the latest version of HTMLY from the official website. You can use the following command to download the software:

wget https://github.com/dinophp/htmly/archive/v2.9.0.tar.gz

Extract the downloaded tarball using the following command:

tar xvzf v2.9.0.tar.gz

Step 3: Move HTMLY to Web Directory

Move the HTMLY directory to your web server root directory (/var/www/htdocs/). You can use the following command to move the directory:

mv htmly-2.9.0 /var/www/htdocs/htmly

Step 4: Create Data and Cache Directories

Create the data and cache directories for HTMLY. Use the following commands to create the directories:

mkdir /var/www/htdocs/htmly/data
chmod 777 /var/www/htdocs/htmly/data

mkdir /var/www/htdocs/htmly/cache
chmod 777 /var/www/htdocs/htmly/cache

Step 5: Start PHP-FPM

HTMLY requires PHP-FPM to run. Start the PHP-FPM service using the following command:

rcctl enable php74_fpm
rcctl start php74_fpm

Step 6: Test HTMLY

Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your OpenBSD server. The HTMLY installation page should open.

Follow the instructions on the installation page to complete the setup process.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed HTMLY on your OpenBSD server.

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