How to Install Overleaf on Ubuntu Server Latest

Overleaf is an online LaTeX editor that allows users to create and collaborate on professional documents. In this tutorial, we will discuss the steps to install Overleaf on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Step 1: Update the Package Repository

First, we need to update the package repository of our Ubuntu server. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt update

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Next, we need to install some dependencies required by Overleaf. Run the following command to install the required packages:

sudo apt install texlive-full wget git

Step 3: Download Overleaf

We will download the Overleaf source code from GitHub. Run the following command to download the code:

cd /opt
sudo git clone https://github.com/overleaf/overleaf.git

Step 4: Install Node.js and NPM

Overleaf requires Node.js and NPM to run. If you don't have them already installed on your server, run the following command to install them:

sudo apt install nodejs npm

Step 5: Install Overleaf

Now, we are ready to install Overleaf. Go to the Overleaf source code directory and run the following command:

cd /opt/overleaf
sudo npm install

Step 6: Start Overleaf

Finally, we can start Overleaf by running the following command:

sudo npm start

By default, Overleaf will be running on port 3000. You can access it by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:3000.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have discussed the steps to install Overleaf on Ubuntu Server Latest. Overleaf is an excellent tool for creating professional documents, and we hope this tutorial was helpful for you to install it on your Ubuntu server.

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