FreePBX is an open-source graphical user interface that enables users to manage their Asterisk PBX. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install FreePBX on macOS.
First, you need to install some dependencies required by FreePBX. You can do this by running the following command in your terminal:
sudo brew install asterisk php@7.3 node
Download the latest version of FreePBX from their official website: https://www.freepbx.org/downloads/. Choose the stable release version and download the tarball.
Extract the downloaded tarball into your preferred directory using the following command:
tar zxvf freepbx-x.x.x.tar.gz
Change into the extracted directory using cd command then run the following command to start the installation process:
sudo ./install -n
The -n flag specifies that you want to perform a new installation instead of an upgrade.
During the installation process, FreePBX will prompt for various inputs such as your MySQL/MariaDB credentials, web server configuration, and administrator username and password. Follow the instructions carefully and provide the necessary information.
Once the installation is complete, start FreePBX by running the following command:
sudo fwconsole start
This will launch the FreePBX web interface. You can access the web interface by visiting http://localhost/freepbx in your web browser.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed FreePBX on your macOS machine. You can now begin to configure your Asterisk PBX by using the FreePBX web interface.
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