Prosody IM is a lightweight and extensible instant messaging server that is easy to set up and configure. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps of installing Prosody IM on Void Linux.
Before we install Prosody IM, we need to make sure that the system packages are up to date. Run the following command to update the package list:
sudo xbps-install -S
To install Prosody IM, run the following command:
sudo xbps-install -S prosody
This command will install Prosody IM and all its dependencies.
After the installation is complete, we need to create a configuration file for Prosody IM. You can use the default config file that comes with the installation or create a new one.
To create a configuration file, run the following command:
sudo cp /etc/prosody/prosody.cfg.lua /etc/prosody/prosody.cfg.lua.orig
This command creates a backup of the default configuration file. We will use this backup to restore the config file in case something goes wrong.
Next, open the configuration file for editing:
sudo nano /etc/prosody/prosody.cfg.lua
This will open the file in the nano text editor. You should see a block of configuration options that are commented out. Uncomment the options that you want to use and modify the values as per your requirements.
For example, you might want to change the server name, enable SSL/TLS encryption, add new users, or specify a different data directory. Make sure to save the changes before exiting the editor.
To start the Prosody IM service, run the following command:
sudo ln -s /etc/sv/prosody /var/service
This will create a symlink between the Prosody IM service and the runit service manager. The service will now start automatically at system boot.
To start the service immediately, run the following command:
sudo sv start prosody
To verify that the Prosody IM service is running, run the following command:
sudo sv status prosody
This will display the status of the service. If the service is running, you should see a message that says "run: prosody: (pid [number])".
Now that the Prosody IM service is running, you can connect to it using your favourite instant messaging client. You can use any client that supports the XMPP (Jabber) protocol, such as Pidgin, Gajim, or Conversations.
When you set up your client, use the server name that you specified in the configuration file and the username and password that you created. Make sure to enable SSL/TLS encryption for all connections.
That's it! You have successfully installed and configured Prosody IM on your Void Linux system. Enjoy your new instant messaging server!
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