In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Turtl, a secure, encrypted note-taking application, on the latest version of NixOS.
Before you start, make sure you have the following:
Firstly, you need to open a terminal window. You can do this by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or by searching for Terminal in your applications.
Nix environment is used for the installation of Turtl software. Run the following command in the terminal window to install the Nix environment:
$ sudo nix-env -iA nixpkgs.nix
Use the nix-env command to install turtl software as follows:
$ sudo nix-env -iA nixpkgs.turtl
This will install turtl software on your NixOS system.
Once Turtl is installed, start the server with the following command:
$ turtl start
You should see a message that says "Turtl Server is running."
To launch Turtl, open a web browser and navigate to the URL http://localhost:8181.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Turtl on NixOS Latest. You can now use Turtl to take secure notes and manage your data easily.
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!
