How to Install Open Streaming Platform on POP! OS

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Open Streaming Platform on the latest version of POP! OS.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you:

• Have a working internet connection
• Have a sudo user account

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Update and Upgrade

The first and foremost step is to ensure that your system is updated to the latest version.

In the terminal, run the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Open Streaming Platform requires some dependencies like Node.js, FFmpeg, and MariaDB to be installed before it can be installed.

sudo apt install curl nodejs npm ffmpeg mariadb-client mariadb-server -y

Step 3: Download the Installation Script

Use the following command to download the Open Streaming Platform installation script:

curl https://get.opensp.com/install | sudo bash

Step 4: Set Up the Configuration

Navigate to the installation directory:

cd /usr/local/opensp

Copy the sample configuration file:

sudo cp conf.sample.yml conf.yml

Edit the configuration file:

sudo nano conf.yml

Set the configurations according to your needs.

Step 5: Start the Server

Start the Open Streaming Platform server with the following command:

sudo npm start

Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:9999.

You should now be able to access Open Streaming Platform.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install Open Streaming Platform on the latest version of POP! OS. By following the steps listed, you can now use Open Streaming Platform to stream video content.

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