Firefox Account Server is a powerful tool for managing and synchronizing your Firefox accounts across multiple devices. If you're an OpenSUSE user and want to install Firefox Account Server on your system, this tutorial will guide you through the process.
To install Firefox Account Server on your OpenSUSE system, you'll need to have the following:
Before installing Firefox Account Server, you'll need to install some required packages. Open a terminal and execute the following command to install the packages:
sudo zypper install nodejs npm postgresql postgresql-server redis-server
Now it's time to create a PostgreSQL user and database. Execute the following commands:
sudo su postgres
createuser fxa
createdb fxa -O fxa
exit
Once the packages are installed and the database is ready, it's time to install Firefox Account Server. Execute the following commands to do so:
sudo npm install -g fxa-local-dev
sudo fxa-local-dev setup
Finally, it's time to start the Firefox Account Server. Execute the following command:
sudo fxa-local-dev server
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and started the Firefox Account Server on your OpenSUSE system.
In this tutorial, we walked you through the process of installing Firefox Account Server on your OpenSUSE system. If you encounter any issues during the installation or setup process, consult the official Firefox Account Server documentation or seek community support from the OpenSUSE community.
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