How to Install Commento on Elementary OS Latest
In this tutorial, we will be installing Commento, a self-hosted, privacy-focused comment system, on Elementary OS Latest.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, make sure you have the following:
- A server running Elementary OS Latest
- A web browser to access the server with
- Basic command line knowledge
Step 1: Install System Dependencies
First, we need to update our system and install the necessary dependencies:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
sudo apt install curl git build-essential
Step 2: Install Go Lang
We will need to install Go Lang. Download the latest version of GoLang from the official website: https://golang.org/dl/. At the time of writing, the latest version is 1.16.3.
curl -O https://dl.google.com/go/go1.16.3.linux-amd64.tar.gz
sudo tar -xvf go1.16.3.linux-amd64.tar.gz
sudo mv go /usr/local
Next, set the environment variables for GoLang:
nano ~/.profile
Add the following lines to the bottom of the file:
export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/go/bin
export GOPATH=$HOME/go
export PATH=$PATH:$GOPATH/bin
Save and exit the file by pressing Ctrl + X, then Y, and then Enter.
Source the changes:
source ~/.profile
Step 3: Install Commento
Clone the Commento repository:
git clone https://gitlab.com/commento/commento.git
Change directory to the Commento repository:
cd commento
Build Commento:
make
Start Commento:
./commento
By default, Commento listens on http://localhost:8080. If you need to access it from another device or outside your network, make sure to modify your firewall settings and bind Commento to your public IP or domain name.
Step 4: Configure Commento
Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080. You should see the Commento configuration wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure Commento according to your preferences.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Commento on Elementary OS Latest. You can now use Commento to add privacy-focused comments to your website or blog.