How to Install NocoDB on Ubuntu Server Latest

NocoDB is a powerful open-source tool that provides a simple way to create custom web applications using your databases. In this tutorial, we will outline the process of installing NocoDB on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have the following in place:

Step 1: Install NocoDB

  1. To install NocoDB on Ubuntu, you must first add the NocoDB repository to your system. You can do this using the following command:

    echo "deb https://repo.nocodb.com/apt $(lsb_release -cs) main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/nocodb.list
    
  2. Next, add the GPG key for the repository:

    wget -qO - https://repo.nocodb.com/apt/signing-key.asc | sudo apt-key add -
    
  3. Update the package lists on your system using the command:

    sudo apt update
    
  4. Finally, install NocoDB using the command:

    sudo apt install nocodb
    

Step 2: Configure NocoDB

  1. Once installed, start the NocoDB service:

    sudo systemctl start nocodb
    
  2. Open up a browser, and navigate to NocoDB by entering your server’s IP address or domain name followed by ‘:8080’ into the address bar, for example:

    http://<your-server-ip>:8080
    
  3. You will be prompted to create an admin account. Input the required fields to create your account.

  4. After successful login, you will see the NocoDB dashboard. Create a new connection to your database by clicking on the “Add Connection” button.

  5. Choose your preferred database type, providing the necessary details such as the database credentials and IP address.

  6. Once connected, you will see your data inside NocoDB. You can now start creating custom web applications using NocoDB!

Step 3: Additional Configurations (Optional)

  1. To ensure that NocoDB starts automatically when the server boots up, use the command:

    sudo systemctl enable nocodb
    
  2. To restart or stop the NocoDB service, use the following commands:

    sudo systemctl restart nocodb
    sudo systemctl stop nocodb
    

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured NocoDB on Ubuntu Server Latest.

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