How to Install Appwrite on Ubuntu Server Latest

Introduction

Appwrite is a backend server specifically developed for web and mobile app developers. It provides developers with several useful features such as Authentication, Storage, Database, Functions, and more.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Appwrite on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Step 1: Update the System

The first step towards installing Appwrite is to update the Ubuntu server to the latest version. Use the following command to update:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Docker

Appwrite uses Docker to manage its services, so we need to install Docker on our server. Use the following command to install Docker:

sudo apt-get install docker.io -y

Step 3: Install Docker Compose

Docker Compose is a tool used to run multiple Docker containers simultaneously. Install Docker Compose by running the following command:

sudo apt-get install docker-compose -y

Step 4: Install Appwrite

Clone the Appwrite repository to your server by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/appwrite/appwrite.git

Change your working directory to the Appwrite directory:

cd appwrite

Run Appwrite using Docker Compose:

sudo docker-compose up -d

Appwrite should now be running on your Ubuntu Server on http://localhost:80.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Appwrite on Ubuntu Server Latest! You can now start building your projects with the secure and reliable backend services provided by Appwrite.

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