How to Install Routr on Alpine Linux Latest

Routr is an open-source SIP server/router that enables SIP communication for both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Routr on Alpine Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

  • An instance of Alpine Linux Latest
  • Basic knowledge of the Linux command line interface
  • A user account with sudo privileges

Step 1: Update your system

It is always a good practice to update your system before installing any new software. Run the following commands to update your system:

sudo apk update && sudo apk upgrade

Step 2: Install required dependencies

Routr requires Go and Git to be installed on your system. Run the following command to install these dependencies:

sudo apk add go git

Step 3: Download and install Routr

  1. Clone the Routr repository using Git:
git clone https://github.com/fonoster/routr.git
  1. Navigate to the Routr directory:
cd routr
  1. To build and install Routr, run the following command:
CGO_ENABLED=0 go install

This command will take a few minutes to complete.

Step 4: Start Routr

Once Routr is installed, you can start the server by running the following command:

routr

This will start the Routr server at http://localhost:4567.

Conclusion

By following the simple steps outlined in this tutorial, you should now have Routr running on your Alpine Linux Latest instance. From here, you can configure and customize Routr to fit your specific requirements.