How to install Lewsnetter on Alpine Linux Latest

Lewsnetter is a newsletter management system that helps in sending bulk emails to customers in a prompt and secure manner. It is available on Github and can be installed with ease on Linux platforms. This tutorial will guide you on how to install Lewsnetter on Alpine Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

• A running instance of Alpine Linux Latest
• Basic knowledge of the command-line interface

Step 1: Update the package manager

Before installing Lewsnetter, it is essential to ensure that the package manager is up to date. Use the following command to update the package manager:

apk update

Step 2: Install PHP

Lewsnetter is written in PHP, which means that PHP must be installed on your system. Run the following command to install PHP:

apk add php php-fpm php-mysqli php-json php-curl php-zip php-gd php-xml

Step 3: Install Git

To download Lewsnetter from Github, Git must be installed on your system. Run the following command to install Git:

apk add git

Step 4: Clone Lewsnetter from Github

Now, using Git, clone the Lewsnetter repository from Github:

git clone https://github.com/bborn/lewsnetter.git

Step 5: Move Lewsnetter files to the web directory

Next, move the cloned Lewsnetter repository files to the web directory:

mv /path/to/lewsnetter /var/www/localhost/htdocs/

Step 6: Assign permissions to Lewsnetter files

Lewsnetter files must have the necessary permissions to operate correctly. Run the following commands to assign the required permissions:

chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/localhost/htdocs/lewsnetter
chmod -R 755 /var/www/localhost/htdocs/lewsnetter

Step 7: Configure the database

Lewsnetter requires a database to function correctly. Create a new database using the following command:

mysql -u root -p
CREATE DATABASE lewsnetter;

Step 8: Configure Lewsnetter

Lewsnetter must be configured before it can be used. Navigate to the Lewsnetter directory and copy the sample configuration file:

cd /var/www/localhost/htdocs/lewsnetter/
cp config/config.dist.php config/config.php

Then, edit the config file using your preferred text editor:

nano config/config.php

Update the database credentials with the following modifications:

// Database settings
$config['db_dsnw'] = 'mysqli://database_user:database_password@localhost/lewsnetter';

Step 9: Run the setup file

Now, execute Lewsnetter's setup file to update the database schema:

php bin/setup.php

Step 10: Access Lewsnetter

Finally, access Lewsnetter from your web browser via the following URL:

http://<server_ip>/lewsnetter/

You will be redirected to the login page, where you can log in and start using Lewsnetter.

Voila! You have successfully installed Lewsnetter on your Alpine Linux Latest. You can now effortlessly send bulk newsletters to your customers.