How to Install Akkoma on Ubuntu Server Latest

Akkoma is a new social media platform that allows users to connect with others and share their thoughts, ideas, and experiences. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Akkoma on your Ubuntu Server latest.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

Steps

  1. Update your Ubuntu Server latest with the latest packages and dependencies:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
  1. Install the required packages for Akkoma:
sudo apt-get install -y curl build-essential libssl-dev libffi-dev python-dev
  1. Next, install Git by running the following command:
sudo apt-get install git
  1. Clone the Akkoma repository:
git clone https://github.com/akkoma/akkoma.git
  1. Change directory into the cloned repository:
cd akkoma
  1. Install the required Python packages:
pip install -r requirements.txt
  1. Set up the database:
python manage.py migrate
  1. Create a superuser:
python manage.py createsuperuser
  1. Run the Akkoma server:
python manage.py runserver
  1. The server will start running on http://127.0.0.1:8000. If you want to run Akkoma on a different port, run the following command instead:
python manage.py runserver 0.0.0.0:8080
  1. Visit the Akkoma homepage in your web browser by entering the following address:
http://server_ip_address:8000

Conclusion

By following the above steps, you have successfully installed Akkoma on your Ubuntu Server latest. You can now use it to connect with others and start sharing your ideas and experiences.

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