Ergo is a decentralized communication platform that provides secure and private messaging. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Ergo on Ubuntu Server Latest.
Before installing Ergo, you need to have the following:
First, update your system by running the following commands:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
Next, install the required dependencies:
sudo apt-get install mongodb nodejs npm
Download the latest version of Ergo from the official website: https://ergo.chat/. You can either use the GUI or download it via terminal using the following command:
wget https://github.com/ergochat/ergo-desktop/releases/latest/download/ergo-desktop.deb
Install the downloaded package:
sudo dpkg -i ergo-desktop.deb
Now, start the Ergo service:
sudo systemctl start ergo-desktop
To enable the Ergo service on system startup, use the following command:
sudo systemctl enable ergo-desktop
Once you have installed Ergo, you can access it via the web interface on port 2001. Open a web browser and enter the following URL:
http://localhost:2001
You can also use Ergo on mobile devices by downloading the Ergo app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Ergo on Ubuntu Server Latest. Now, you can enjoy secure and private messaging with Ergo!
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