How to Install MongooseIM on Elementary OS

MongooseIM is an open-source messaging platform that can be installed on different operating systems, including Linux-based systems such as Elementary OS. This guide will show you how to install MongooseIM on the latest Elementary OS version.

Prerequisites

Before installing MongooseIM, ensure that your system has the following requirements:

  • Elementary OS version 5.1 Hera or later
  • Root access or sudo privileges
  • Internet connection

Step 1: Install Erlang

MongooseIM is built with Erlang, so the first step is to install Erlang on your system. To install Erlang, run the following command:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install erlang

Wait for the installation process to finish. You can confirm that Erlang is installed by checking the version:

erl -version

This will display the Erlang version installed on your system.

Step 2: Download MongooseIM

The next step is to download the MongooseIM package from the Erlang Solutions website. To download the package, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the MongooseIM product page at https://www.erlang-solutions.com/products/mongooseim.html
  2. Scroll down until you find "Download Latest Release."
  3. Choose the appropriate package for your system. Since we are using Elementary OS, click the "Download for Ubuntu 18.04" button. This package is compatible with Elementary OS.
  4. Wait for the download to complete.

Step 3: Install MongooseIM

After downloading the MongooseIM package, navigate to the directory where the package was downloaded. For example, if the package was downloaded to the Downloads directory, run the following command to navigate to the directory:

cd ~/Downloads

Extract the package using the following command:

tar -zxvf mongooseim-*.tar.gz

Replace mongooseim-*.tar.gz with the name of the downloaded package.

Once the package is extracted, navigate to the MongooseIM directory:

cd mongooseim-*

Run the following command with root access or sudo privileges to start the installation process:

sudo bin/mongooseimctl start

Wait for the installation process to finish. You can check the MongooseIM status by running:

sudo bin/mongooseimctl status

If MongooseIM is running, you should see a green status message.

Step 4: Access MongooseIM Dashboard

To access the MongooseIM dashboard, open any web browser and navigate to the following URL:

http://localhost:5280/admin/

Enter the username and password to log in to the dashboard. The default username is admin and the default password is secret.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed MongooseIM on Elementary OS.

Conclusion

MongooseIM is a powerful messaging platform that can be installed on different operating systems. With this guide, you now know how to install MongooseIM on the latest Elementary OS version. Enjoy using MongooseIM for your messaging needs!