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How to Install Pleroma on Void Linux

Pleroma is a free, federated social networking server that can be self-hosted. Void Linux is a lightweight, independent Linux distribution. In this tutorial, we will be guiding you on how to install Pleroma on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Step 1: Update and Upgrade System Packages

Connect to your server and log in as the root user or a user that has sudo privileges. Then, update and upgrade the system packages using the following command:

sudo xbps-install -Su

Step 2: Install the Required Dependencies

Pleroma has some dependencies that need to be installed before we start the installation process. Install the required dependencies using the following command:

sudo xbps-install erlang elixir postgresql postgresql-contrib postgresql-client

Step 3: Create a Non-Root User

It is recommended to create a new user for Pleroma to increase security. Create a new user using the following command:

sudo useradd -m -s /bin/bash pleroma

Now, switch to the newly created user using:

su - pleroma

Step 4: Install Pleroma

First, install the Hex package manager using:

mix local.hex --force

Then, install the Rebar package manager using:

mix local.rebar --force

Now, download and install Pleroma using:

git clone https://git.pleroma.social/pleroma/pleroma.git && cd pleroma && mix deps.get && mix do ecto.create, ecto.migrate

Step 5: Configure Pleroma

First, create a configuration file named config.exs using the following command:

cp config/generated_config.exs config/config.exs

Next, edit config/config.exs and configure Pleroma according to your needs. You can find more information about configuration options in the official documentation.

Step 6: Start the Pleroma Server

First, compile the Pleroma project using:

mix compile

Next, start the Pleroma server using:

PORT=4000 mix phx.server

Congratulations, you have successfully installed and configured Pleroma on Void Linux!

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have learned how to install Pleroma on Void Linux. Pleroma is a great social networking server that can be self-hosted, giving you complete control over your data and your privacy. With Pleroma, you can create your own social network that is independent, secure, and free.

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