How to Install Readflow on Ubuntu Server Latest

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Readflow on an Ubuntu server. Readflow is a web-based RSS reader that helps users to read, organize, and share content from various sources.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:

• A Ubuntu Server with the latest version installed.
• A user account with sudo privileges.
• A stable internet connection.

Installation

The installation of Readflow consists of the following three main steps:

1. Install the required dependencies
2. Install and configure the PostgreSQL database
3. Install and configure Readflow

Step 1: Install Dependencies

First, we need to install the dependencies required for Readflow. Open the terminal on your Ubuntu server and run the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install git postgresql libpq-dev build-essential nodejs npm

Step 2: Install and Configure PostgreSQL Database

Next, we will install and configure PostgreSQL Database.

1. Install PostgreSQL:

   sudo apt install postgresql postgresql-contrib
   

2. We need to switch to the PostgreSQL user and perform the required configuration.

   sudo su - postgres
   psql
   

3. Create a new user and database for Readflow.

   CREATE USER readflow WITH PASSWORD 'readflow';
   CREATE DATABASE readflow WITH OWNER readflow;
   QUIT
   

4. Exit the PostgreSQL user.

   exit
   

Step 3: Install and Configure Readflow

Now that we have installed and configured the database, we can proceed to install Readflow.

1. Clone Readflow from the Github repository using the Git command.

   git clone https://github.com/Allezxandre/readflow.git
   

2. Go to the Readflow directory and create a new .env file.

   cd readflow
   cp .env.example .env
   

3. Edit the .env file and modify the following key-value pairs.

   NODE_ENV=production
   DATABASE_URL=postgres://readflow:readflow@localhost/readflow
   

4. Install the required Node.js packages.

   npm install --no-optional
   

5. Build and start the application.

   npm run build
   npm run start 
   

   The application will start running on port 3000.

Accessing Readflow

To access Readflow, open your web browser and navigate to the following URL.

http://your_server_IP_address:3000

You should now see the Readflow login page. Enter the email and password provided during the installation process to complete the setup.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install and configure Readflow on an Ubuntu server. The next step is to start using the application and enjoy its amazing features.

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