Bitpoll is an open source tool that allows users to create and participate in polls on the blockchain. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Bitpoll on Ubuntu Server Latest.
Before you start, you need to have the following:
Update the system packages to the latest version. Open a terminal and run the following command:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y
Bitpoll is built on Node.js, which means you need to install Node.js and NPM to run Bitpoll. Run the following commands:
sudo apt-get install -y nodejs
sudo apt-get install -y npm
Clone the Bitpoll git repository to get the latest version of the source code. Run the following command:
git clone https://github.com/fsinfuhh/Bitpoll.git
Navigate to the Bitpoll directory and install the required dependencies by running the following command:
cd Bitpoll
npm install
If the installation throws any error(s), try installing the dependencies manually.
Once the installation is complete, start the Bitpoll server by running the following command:
npm start
If everything goes well, the Bitpoll server will start, and you can access it on http://localhost:3000.
You can configure the Bitpoll settings such as the database URL, blockchain network, and other application-specific settings by editing the config.json file.
nano config.json
Change the required settings and save the file.
That's it! You have successfully installed Bitpoll on Ubuntu Server Latest. You can start creating and participating in polls on the blockchain.
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