How to Install Rocket.Chat on Void Linux

Rocket.Chat is a free and open-source group chat software. This tutorial will guide you through installing Rocket.Chat on Void Linux.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before installing Rocket.Chat, you need to install the following dependencies:

sudo xbps-install nodejs mongodb

Step 2: Install Rocket.Chat

1. Download the latest version of Rocket.Chat from the official website: https://rocket.chat/download.

2. Extract the downloaded archive:

   tar -xzf rocket.chat.tgz
   

3. Move the extracted files to /opt:

   sudo mv Rocket.Chat /opt
   

4. Create a symbolic link to make launching Rocket.Chat easier:

   sudo ln -s /opt/Rocket.Chat/rocket.chat /usr/bin/rocket.chat
   

Step 3: Start Rocket.Chat

1. Start the MongoDB service:

   sudo systemctl start mongodb.service
   

2. Start Rocket.Chat:

   rocket.chat
   

3. Open a web browser and enter the following URL: http://localhost:3000.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Rocket.Chat on your Void Linux system.

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