Ejabberd is an open-source XMPP server that provides chat and instant messaging functionality. In this tutorial, we will go through the process of installing Ejabberd on POP! OS Latest.
Before we start the installation process, we need to make sure that our system meets the following prerequisites:
The first step is to update the system to ensure that we have the latest packages and dependencies. To update the packages, open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
This command will update all the packages and their dependencies on the system.
Once the system is up-to-date, we can install Ejabberd using the following command:
sudo apt install ejabberd
This command will download and install Ejabberd along with its dependencies.
After installing Ejabberd on our system, we can configure it to fit our needs. Ejabberd's configuration file is located at /etc/ejabberd/ejabberd.yml.
Open the configuration file using a text editor of your choice. Here, we can specify the domain name, administrator username, and password to access the admin panel.
Please note that the configuration file is written in YAML format, and even a small syntax error can cause issues while running the Ejabberd service.
Now that we have installed and configured Ejabberd, we can start and enable the service so that it runs at boot.
To start the Ejabberd service, enter the following command:
sudo systemctl start ejabberd
To enable the service on boot, enter the following command:
sudo systemctl enable ejabberd
In this tutorial, we have gone through the process of installing Ejabberd on POP! OS Latest. Once Ejabberd is installed, it can be used to set up and run a chat or messaging system.
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