How to Install Jackal on OpenBSD

Jackal is an XMPP server that enables communication between clients using Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP). In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Jackal on OpenBSD using the command line.

Prerequisites

• OpenBSD installed on your machine
• Access to the command line interface
• Admin rights to the machine

Steps

1. Open the terminal on OpenBSD and log in as the superuser by typing the command:

su

2. Install Git by executing the following command:

pkg_add git

3. Clone the Jackal repository from Github by entering the following command:

git clone https://github.com/ortuman/jackal.git

4. Change your directory to the Jackal directory:

cd jackal

5. Install Golang by running the command:

pkg_add go

6. Set up environment variables for Golang by exporting the following to your environment:

export GOPATH=$HOME/go
export PATH=$PATH:$GOROOT/bin:$GOPATH/bin

7. Build Jackal using Go by running the command:

go build

8. Once built, start the Jackal server by running the command:

./jackal start

9. You should see a message that indicates the Jackal server has started successfully.

[INFO]  Starting jackal...
[INFO]  Started module(s) successfully...

10. Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:5222/admin/ in order to access the Jackal web console.

11. You will be prompted to create an admin account, follow the prompt and provide the requested information.

12. Once you have created the admin account, you can log in to the Jackal web console to manage your server.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Jackal on OpenBSD. You can now start using the XMPP server and configure it based on your needs.

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