How to Install Cactus Comments on Ubuntu Server Latest

Cactus Comments is a great platform for adding comments to your website or blog without compromising on the security and privacy of your users. In this tutorial, we will guide you step-by-step on how to install Cactus Comments on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following:

• An Ubuntu Server Latest (or newer) installation
• Root or sudo privileges
• Access to the internet and a web browser

Step 1: Installing Node.js

Cactus Comments is built on Node.js, so you need to install Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) on your Ubuntu Server Latest. Follow these steps to install Node.js:

1. Update the package list and upgrade any existing packages:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

2. Install Node.js and npm:

sudo apt install nodejs npm

Step 2: Installing Cactus Comments

Now that you have Node.js and npm installed on your Ubuntu Server Latest, you can proceed with downloading and installing Cactus Comments. Here's how:

1. Create a new directory for Cactus Comments:

sudo mkdir /opt/cactus-comments

2. Change directory to the new directory:

cd /opt/cactus-comments

3. Download and extract the latest version of Cactus Comments:

sudo wget https://github.com/koalazak/cactus-comments/releases/latest/download/cactus-comments-dist.tar.gz
sudo tar xvzf cactus-comments-dist.tar.gz

4. Update the ownership and permissions of the Cactus Comments directory:

sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /opt/cactus-comments/
sudo chmod -R 755 /opt/cactus-comments/

5. Change directory to the Cactus Comments directory:

cd /opt/cactus-comments/cactus-comments-*

6. Install the required npm packages:

sudo npm install

7. Start the Cactus Comments server:

sudo node index.js

Step 3: Configuring Cactus Comments

Now that you have Cactus Comments installed and running, you need to configure it to work with your website or blog. Here's how:

1. Open your web browser and go to the Cactus Comments web interface at http://localhost:6700.
2. Click on the Settings button in the left sidebar.
3. Fill in the required information, such as your website's name and URL, and make any necessary adjustments to the default settings.
4. Click on the Save button to save your changes.

Conclusion

You have now successfully installed Cactus Comments on Ubuntu Server Latest and configured it to work with your website or blog. Enjoy the benefits of having a secure and private commenting platform for your users!

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