Installing ngircd on Ubuntu Server

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing ngircd on Ubuntu Server.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, it is recommended to update the package list using the following command:

sudo apt update

Installing ngircd

1. To install ngircd on Ubuntu, open the terminal using the shortcut Ctrl + Alt + T and run the following command:

sudo apt-get install ngircd

2. After entering the above command, it will start installing the ngircd package along with its dependencies.

3. Once the installation process is complete, you can verify the installation by running the following command:

ngircd --version

This command should display the version of ngircd installed on your Ubuntu Server.

Configuring ngircd

1. To configure ngircd, open the configuration file using any text editor of your choice:

sudo nano /etc/ngircd/ngircd.conf

2. Make the necessary changes to the configuration file according to your requirements.

3. Save the changes and exit the text editor by pressing Ctrl + X and then Y.

Starting ngircd

1. Once the configuration is done, start the ngircd service by running the following command:

sudo service ngircd start

2. To check the status of the ngircd service, run the following command:

sudo service ngircd status

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have learned how to install and configure ngircd on Ubuntu Server. We hope that this tutorial has been helpful to you. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to leave them in the comments section below.

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