How to install BitcartCC on Void Linux

BitcartCC is a free and open-source e-commerce platform that allows you to set up an online store and accept payments in various cryptocurrencies. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing BitcartCC on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure that you have the following requirements:

Step 1: Update system

Open the terminal and update your system by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install -Suy

Step 2: Install dependencies

To run BitcartCC, we need to install some dependencies. Run the following command to install them:

sudo xbps-install -y python3 python3-pip python3-devel git nodejs npm

Step 3: Install BitcartCC

Now, we are ready to install BitcartCC. Clone the repository by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/bitcartcc/bitcart/

Then, navigate to the bitcart directory and install the required packages with pip:

cd bitcart
sudo pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Step 4: Initialize BitcartCC

After installing dependencies, initialize BitcartCC by running the following command:

sudo python3 web.py

This command will initialize the BitcartCC server and your store should be accessible at http://localhost:8000.

Step 5: Configure BitcartCC

To configure BitcartCC, navigate to the config directory and copy the example_config.yml file:

cd config
cp example_config.yml config.yml

Then, open the config.yml file with your favorite text editor and modify the settings according to your needs.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have learned how to install BitcartCC on Void Linux. You are now ready to set up your online store and start accepting payments in cryptocurrencies.

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