How to Install Umami on NixOS Latest

Umami is an open-source analytics platform that allows you to track user behavior on your website. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Umami on NixOS Latest.

Prerequisites

• A running instance of NixOS Latest
• An active internet connection

Steps to Install Umami

1. Open your terminal and login as a root user.

   $ ssh root@your-server-ip
   

2. Update the system packages by typing the following command.

   # nixos-rebuild switch --upgrade
   

3. Install node.js by running the command below.

   # nix-env -i nodejs
   

4. Create a new user named "umami" with the command below.

   # useradd -m -s /bin/bash umami
   

5. Switch to the new user created by typing the command below.

   # su umami
   

6. Clone the Umami repository from GitHub.

   $ git clone https://github.com/mikecao/umami.git
   

7. Navigate to the Umami directory.

   $ cd umami
   

8. Install the project dependencies by running the command below.

   $ npm install
   

9. Build the project.

   $ npm run build
   

10. Start the Umami service.

    $ npm run start
    

11. Exit the current user session.

    $ exit
    

12. Open your browser and go to http://your_server_ip:3000 where you should see Umami's login page.

13. Login by entering the following credentials:

    email: admin@example.com 
    password: changeme
    

14. Voila, you now have Umami installed on your NixOS Latest system!

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have learned how to install Umami on NixOS Latest. By following the steps outlined above, you should be able to set up Umami and begin tracking user behavior on your website.

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