How to Install Pump.io on Ubuntu Server Latest

In this tutorial, we will be going through the steps to install Pump.io on Ubuntu Server. Pump.io is a free, open-source, and decentralized platform that enables users to publish content and interact with others. To install Pump.io, you will need to have access to an Ubuntu Server.

Prerequisites:

• Ubuntu Server OS version 18.04 or higher.
• Port 80/443 should be open to allow external traffic.
• A user with sudo privileges.

Step 1: Adding the Pump.io PPA

First, we will start by adding the Pump.io PPA to our Ubuntu system. To add this repository, run the following command:

$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:pump-io/ppa

You will be asked to enter your user password. It will install the Pump.io repository into your Ubuntu system.

Step 2: Installing Nginx Web Server

Pump.io runs on the web server software, and we will be installing Nginx in this tutorial. To install Nginx, run the following command:

$ sudo apt install nginx

Step 3: Installing Node.js

Next, we will install Node.js, which is required to run Pump.io. We will install Node.js using the NodeSource PPA. To add the PPA, run the following commands:

$ curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_12.x | sudo -E bash -

Once the PPA is added, run the following command to install Node.js:

$ sudo apt install nodejs

Verify the Node.js installation by running the following command:

$ node -v

Step 4: Installing Pump.io

With Nginx and Node.js installed, we can now install Pump.io. To do this, run the following command:

$ sudo apt install pump.io

Step 5: Configuring Nginx

We will now configure Nginx to act as a reverse proxy for our Pump.io application. To do this, create a new Nginx configuration file:

$ sudo nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/pumpio.conf

Add the following contents:

server {
    listen 80;
    server_name example.com;

    location / {
        proxy_pass http://localhost:8000/;
        proxy_set_header Host $host;
        proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;
        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
    }

    location /socket.io/ {
        proxy_pass http://localhost:8000/socket.io/;
    }

    location /uploads/ {
        alias /var/lib/pump.io/uploads/;
    }
}

Save the file and exit the editor.

Next, create a symbolic link for the new configuration file:

$ sudo ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/pumpio.conf /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/

Finally, restart Nginx to apply the changes:

$ sudo service nginx restart

Step 6: Starting Pump.io

To start Pump.io, run the following command:

$ sudo systemctl start pump.io

You can verify that Pump.io is running by accessing http://localhost:8000 in your browser.

Step 7: Enabling Pump.io on Boot

To start Pump.io automatically when the system boots up, run the following command:

$ sudo systemctl enable pump.io

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Pump.io on an Ubuntu server. We have also configured Nginx to act as a reverse proxy for our Pump.io application. You can now start posting and interacting with other users. Enjoy!

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