How to Install Alf.io on EndeavourOS Latest

Alf.io is a free and open-source ticketing system that allows event organizers to manage and sell tickets online. The software is easy to use and provides a range of features including multi-event support, detailed statistics, and real-time reports.

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Alf.io on EndeavourOS Latest.

Prerequisites

To complete this tutorial, you will need:

A Linux-based operating system
A web browser
Access to the Terminal

Step 1: Update the System

Before we begin, it’s essential to update the system to ensure that all the latest packages are installed. Open the Terminal and run the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Alf.io requires a few dependencies to run correctly. Open the Terminal and enter the following command to install the dependencies:

sudo pacman -S apache mysql php php-apache php-gd php-xml php-mbstring php-zip

Step 3: Install Alf.io

The next step is to download and install Alf.io. To do this, open the Terminal and enter the following commands:

sudo pacman -S git
git clone https://github.com/alfio-event/alf.io.git
cd alf.io
sudo chmod -R 777 data config

Once you've entered these commands, the Alf.io files will be downloaded to your system.

Step 4: Configure Apache and MySQL

Next, we need to configure Apache and MySQL to work together. To do this, open the Terminal and enter the following command:

sudo nano /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf

Within this file, scroll down to the ‘LoadModule’ section and add the following three lines:

LoadModule php7_module modules/libphp7.so
AddHandler php7-script php
Include conf/extra/php7_module.conf

Save and close the file.

Now, we need to configure MySQL. Enter the following command:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

This will start the MySQL secure installation process. Follow the prompts, and create a password for the root user.

Step 5: Create a MySQL Database

Now, we need to create a MySQL database for Alf.io. Open the Terminal and enter the following commands:

sudo mysql -u root -p
create database alf;
quit

Step 6: Configure Alf.io

To configure Alf.io, we need to modify the ‘config/config.yml’ file. Open the Terminal and run the following command to open the file:

sudo nano config/config.yml

Within this file, change the following settings:

database:
  host: localhost
  username: root
  password: <root-password>
  database: alf
  port: 3306

Replace <root-password> with the MySQL root user password you created earlier.

At the end of the file, add the following lines:

email:
  transport: smtp
  host: smtp.gmail.com
  port: 587
  from: <youremail>@gmail.com
  username: <youremail>@gmail.com
  password: <gmail-password>
  ssl: true
  starttls: true

Replace <youremail> and <gmail-password> with your Gmail email address and password, respectively.

Save and close the file.

Step 7: Start Alf.io

To start Alf.io, open the Terminal and enter the following command:

sudo php -S localhost:8080 -t web/

This will start the Alf.io web server on port 8080.

Step 8: Access Alf.io

To access Alf.io, open a web browser and navigate to the following URL:

http://localhost:8080

You should see the Alf.io login screen.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Alf.io on EndeavourOS Latest!