Traccar is an open-source GPS tracking system that allows you to track and monitor the location of your vehicles and assets. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Traccar on POP! OS latest version.
Before starting, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:
The first step is to update your system repositories with the latest updates. Open your terminal and type the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
This command will update your system repositories, and you will be prompted to enter your password to continue.
Traccar requires Java to run on your system. Run the following command to install Java on your system.
sudo apt install default-jdk
The next step is to download and install Traccar on your system. Run the following commands to download and install the Traccar package.
cd ~
wget https://github.com/traccar/traccar/releases/download/v4.13/traccar-linux-4.13.zip
sudo unzip traccar-linux-4.13.zip -d /opt/traccar
sudo sh /opt/traccar/bin/install.sh
These commands will download and install Traccar on your system.
After the installation is complete, start the Traccar service by running the following command.
sudo service traccar start
To access Traccar, open a web browser and type the following URL.
http://localhost:8082
This will open the Traccar login page. Use the default credentials to login.
Username: admin
Password: admin
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Traccar on POP! OS Latest version. Now, you can start tracking and monitoring the location of your vehicles and assets.
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