How to Install OvenMediaEngine on POP! OS Latest

In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install OvenMediaEngine on POP! OS Latest. OvenMediaEngine is an open-source media server designed for live streaming and video on demand (VOD). Follow the steps below to install it on your system.

Prerequisites

• A machine running with POP! OS Latest installed
• A user account with sudo privileges
• An internet connection

Step 1: Install Dependencies

To install OvenMediaEngine on your machine, you need to install the following dependencies.

1. Install the build-essential package:

   sudo apt install build-essential -y
   

2. Install FFmpeg:

   sudo apt install ffmpeg -y
   

3. Install Git:

   sudo apt install git -y
   

Step 2: Clone OvenMediaEngine Repository

Now, it's time to clone the OvenMediaEngine repository from Github to your machine.

1. Change to the directory where you want to clone the repository:

   cd ~
   

2. Clone the repository using Git:

   git clone https://github.com/AirenSoft/OvenMediaEngine.git
   

Step 3: Install OvenMediaEngine

1. Change to the OvenMediaEngine directory:

   cd OvenMediaEngine
   

2. Run the following commands in order to install OvenMediaEngine:

   chmod +x install.sh
   sudo ./install.sh
   

3. When the installation is complete, start the OvenMediaEngine service:

   sudo systemctl start ovenmediaengine
   

Step 4: Access the OvenMediaEngine Web Interface

OvenMediaEngine web interface is accessible via a web browser. To access it, follow the steps below:

1. Open your preferred web browser and navigate to the following URL:

   http://localhost:8000/
   

2. Login to the web interface using the default credentials:

   Username: admin
   Password: admin
   

Congratulations! You have successfully installed OvenMediaEngine on your POP! OS Latest. You can now use it to stream live video or VOD.

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