How to Install Pico on POP! OS Latest

In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Pico on POP! OS Latest. Pico is a lightweight CMS (Content Management System) that allows you to create and manage websites with ease. Follow these simple steps to install Pico on your POP! OS Latest.

Step 1: Update the System

Firstly, update the system using the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install LEMP Stack

Pico requires a running LEMP stack (Linux, Nginx, MySQL, and PHP) to operate. Install the LEMP stack by running the following command:

sudo apt install nginx mysql-server php7.4-fpm php7.4-mysql -y

Step 3: Download and Install Pico

Download and install Pico by following these steps:

1. Navigate to the root directory of your webserver by typing

cd /var/www/html/

2. Download the latest version of Pico by typing

sudo wget https://github.com/picocms/Pico/releases/download/v2.1.8/pico-v2.1.8.tar.gz

3. Extract the downloaded file by typing

sudo tar xvfzp pico-v2.1.8.tar.gz

4. Delete the downloaded file by typing

sudo rm pico-v2.1.8.tar.gz

Step 4: Configure Nginx

Next, we need to configure Nginx by following these steps:

1. Open the default Nginx configuration file by typing

sudo nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/default

2. Add the following code inside the server block:

location / {
   try_files $uri $uri/ /index.php?$args;
   index index.php;
}

location ~ ^.+\.php(?:/.*)?$ {
   fastcgi_split_path_info ^(.+\.php)(/.+)$;
   fastcgi_pass unix:/run/php/php7.4-fpm.sock;
   include fastcgi_params;
   fastcgi_param SCRIPT_FILENAME $document_root$fastcgi_script_name;
   fastcgi_param PATH_INFO $fastcgi_path_info;
   fastcgi_param PATH_TRANSLATED $document_root$fastcgi_path_info;
   fastcgi_param QUERY_STRING $query_string;
}

3. Save the file and exit by pressing CTRL+X, then Y, and Enter.
4. Restart Nginx by typing

sudo systemctl restart nginx

Now, the Pico CMS is successfully installed and can be accessed by typing your server's IP address in your web browser.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Pico CMS on POP! OS Latest using the LEMP stack. You can now create and manage your websites with ease. If you face any issues during the installation process, feel free to ask for help from the community.

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