Jitsi Meet is an open-source software that allows video conferencing and is available on Ubuntu Server Latest. Here, we will guide you on how to install Jitsi Meet using the command line interface (CLI) on Ubuntu Server.
Before we proceed, ensure that you have Ubuntu Server Latest installed in your system. Also, make sure you have a terminal opened with administrative privileges. To open a terminal with administrative privileges, you can use the shortcut key Ctrl+Alt+T.
Before installing Jitsi Meet, first, we need to update the system to ensure all packages are up to date. Run the following commands in the terminal:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade -y
This will update the package list, and the second command will upgrade all the installed packages to their latest versions.
After updating the system, it's time to install Jitsi Meet along with its dependencies. Run the following command:
sudo apt-get install jitsi-meet -y
This will start the installation process of Jitsi Meet along with its dependencies. During the installation, you will be prompted to enter the hostname of the Jitsi Meet server. Enter the hostname and press Enter.
After the installation process finishes, ensure that the Jitsi Meet service is running properly. Run the following command:
sudo systemctl status jicofo.service jitsi-videobridge2.service prosody.service
This command will show you the status of all the Jitsi Meet services. If all the services are running successfully, you will see Active: active (running) for each service.
By default, Jitsi Meet uses some ports to function correctly. These ports must be opened in the firewall to allow traffic to go through. The following ports must be opened in your system's firewall:
Run the following command to open the required ports in the firewall:
sudo ufw allow 80/tcp
sudo ufw allow 443/tcp
sudo ufw allow 10000/udp
The above commands will allow HTTP, HTTPS, and RTP traffic to go through the firewall.
After installing and configuring Jitsi Meet, it's time to access the Jitsi Meet web interface. Open your web browser and enter the Jitsi Meet server hostname in the address bar. For example, https://meet.example.com/
You will see the Jitsi Meet interface, and you can create a new conference, join an existing conference, or customize the settings as per your requirements.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we have learned how to install Jitsi Meet on Ubuntu Server Latest. We've also covered how to open the required firewall ports and access the Jitsi Meet web interface. This software is an excellent alternative for video conferencing, and the installation process is rather straightforward.
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