How to Install Pleroma on POP! OS Latest

Pleroma is a free, open-source social networking server that allows you to run your own social network. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Pleroma on POP! OS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you start with the installation process, you must have:

• A server running POP! OS Latest
• A user with sudo privileges
• The latest updates installed on the system

Step-by-Step Guide to Install Pleroma on POP! OS

Follow these step-by-step instructions to install Pleroma on POP! OS:

Step 1: Install Dependencies

To start the installation process, update your system and install the dependencies required by Pleroma. Run the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
sudo apt install -y git postgresql postgresql-contrib postgresql-server-dev-all build-essential erlang elixir imagemagick

Step 2: Create a PostgreSQL User and Database

Next, create a new user in the PostgreSQL database for Pleroma.

sudo -u postgres createuser --pwprompt pleroma
sudo -u postgres createdb -E UTF8 -O pleroma pleroma

Step 3: Clone Pleroma Repository

Now, clone the Pleroma repository from Github using the following command:

sudo git clone -b stable https://git.pleroma.social/pleroma/pleroma.git /opt/pleroma

Step 4: Configure Pleroma

After cloning the repository, navigate to the cloned directory and run the following commands to configure Pleroma:

cd /opt/pleroma
sudo mix deps.get --only prod
sudo mix pleroma.instance gen
sudo mix phx.gen.secret
sudo nano /etc/pleroma/config.exs

In the nano editor, add the following configuration settings:

config :pleroma, :instance,
  name: "MY_INSTANCE",
  web_push: [
    vapid_private_key: "YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY",
    vapid_public_key: "YOUR_PUBLIC_KEY",
    contact: "mailto:YOUR_EMAIL",
    subject: "YOUR_SUBJECT"
  ],
  fcache: [
    type: :fs,
    ttl: 3600,
    cache_dir: "fcache"
  ]

config :pleroma, :database, [
  hostname: "localhost",
  username: "pleroma",
  password: "YOUR_DB_PASSWORD",
  database: "pleroma",
  pool_size: 10
]

Save and exit the editor by pressing "Ctrl + O" and "Ctrl + X".

Step 5: Compile Pleroma

Once the configuration is complete, you can compile Pleroma using the following command:

sudo mix compile

Step 6: Initialize the Pleroma Database

After compiling Pleroma, initialize the database by running the following command:

sudo mix ecto.create
sudo mix ecto.migrate

Step 7: Start Pleroma

Finally, start the Pleroma server using the following command:

sudo mix phx.server

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Pleroma on your POP! OS Latest. Now you can start your own social networking server and enjoy the benefits of having full control over your social network.

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