How to Install FreedomBox on Elementary OS Latest?

FreedomBox is a free, private and personal server that enables you to support free communication and social networking amongst its users. It believes in making online communications and information more secure, and the platform can be easily installed on your system. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install FreedomBox on Elementary OS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation process, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

  • A running instance of Elementary OS Latest.
  • Access to superuser privileges.
  • A stable internet connection.

Steps to Install FreedomBox on Elementary OS Latest

Step 1: Add FreedomBox Repository

  1. To add the FreedomBox repository, open the terminal by Ctrl + Alt + T.

  2. Enter the given command to switch your account to superuser:

    sudo -i

  3. Add a key for the FreedomBox repository using the following command:

    wget -qO - https://freedombox.org/archive/pubkey.gpg | sudo apt-key add -

  4. Add the FreedomBox repository to your system using the command:

    echo "deb https://freedombox.org/archive/ plinth main" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/freedombox.list

Step 2: Update your System

  1. Before starting the installation process, update your system using the command:

    apt-get update && apt-get upgrade

Step 3: Install FreedomBox

  1. To install FreedomBox on your system, enter the following command:

    apt-get install freedombox

  2. Once the installation process is complete, you can start the FreedomBox by entering the command:

    systemctl start freedombox

Step 4: Accessing FreedomBox

  1. You can access the FreedomBox web interface by entering the following URL in your browser:

    https://<YOUR-IP-ADDRESS>

  2. When you visit the URL, the system will prompt you to enter your login credentials.

  3. Enter your username and password to access FreedomBox.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed FreedomBox on your Elementary OS Latest system. You can now use it to manage social media accounts, file sharing, and much more.