Sandstorm is an open-source platform for self-hosting web applications. Installing Sandstorm on your Ubuntu Server will allow you to run various web applications in a secure environment.
In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Sandstorm on Ubuntu Server Latest.
The following are the prerequisites for installing Sandstorm:
Before installing any new software packages, it is essential to update the system's software packages to their latest versions. Run the following command to update the system:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
To install Sandstorm on Ubuntu Server, you need to add the Sandstorm repository to the system's package sources list.
Run the following command to add the Sandstorm repository to the system:
echo "deb [arch=amd64] https://dl.sandstorm.io/ubuntu-focal stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/sandstorm.list
After adding the repository, import the Sandstorm signing key by running the following command:
curl https://keybase.io/sandstorm/pgp_keys.asc | sudo apt-key add -
To install Sandstorm on your Ubuntu Server, run the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt install sandstorm
The installation process will take some time, depending on your server's configuration and network speed.
After finishing the installation, you need to configure Sandstorm to set up the domain name and HTTPS certificate. Run the following command to configure Sandstorm:
sudo sandstorm setup
Follow the interactive prompts to enter the domain name and obtain a Let's Encrypt HTTPS certificate for the domain.
After configuring Sandstorm, you can access the Sandstorm dashboard by opening a web browser and navigating to the following URL:
https://<your-domain-name>/~sandstorm/
Enter the username and password to log in to the Sandstorm dashboard.
In this tutorial, you have learned how to install Sandstorm on Ubuntu Server latest version. Now, you can explore various applications available on the Sandstorm platform.
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