In this tutorial, we will be going through the steps for installing and setting up Shynet on an Ubuntu Server Latest. Shynet is a simple, open-source, and self-hosted analytics tool that helps website owners to track visitors to their website.
Before we dive into the installation process, ensure that you have the following:
To install and set up Shynet on Ubuntu Server Latest, kindly follow these steps:
First, we need to clone the Shynet repository from Github:
git clone https://github.com/milesmcc/shynet.git
This command will download the code from Github and place it in a new directory called shynet.
Next, we'll build the Docker image for Shynet. To do this, navigate to the shynet directory:
cd shynet
and then build the Docker image by running the following command:
docker build -t shynet .
This command will start the Docker build process where it downloads and installs all the dependencies required by Shynet.
After building the Shynet Docker image, run it by executing the following command:
docker run --name shynet -p 3000:3000 -d shynet
This command runs the Shynet Docker container with the name shynet. The -p option maps the local port 3000 to the Docker container port 3000, allowing us to access Shynet on our server. The -d option runs the container in the background as a daemon so that it continues running even after we exit the shell.
After successfully running the Shynet Docker container, it's time to configure Shynet. For this, navigate to http://<server-ip>:3000/ in a web browser. You should see the Shynet login page.
Create a new account by clicking on the "Create Account" link and filling in your information. After creating your account, you will be redirected to the Shynet dashboard.
Now that we have our Shynet instance up and running, let's add a website to track using Shynet. Click on the "Websites" tab in the top navigation bar, and then click on "New" to add a new website.
Fill in the required information, including your website's URL, and click on "Create." Shynet will provide you with a unique tracking code that you need to add to your website's HTML.
Add the tracking code to your website. Once you have done so, Shynet will start tracking visitors to your website.
Congratulations! You've successfully installed and set up Shynet on Ubuntu Server Latest.
In conclusion, Shynet is an easy-to-use, self-hosted analytics tool that provides insightful data on website traffic. With this tutorial, you now know how to install and configure Shynet on an Ubuntu Server Latest, enabling you to track visitors to your website.
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