How to Install Ampache on EndeavourOS Latest

Ampache is a free and open-source web-based software that allows you to manage, play, and stream your music and videos. Installing Ampache on EndeavourOS is a simple process, and in this tutorial, we will guide you through the process step by step.

Prerequisites

Before you begin the installation process, ensure you have the following prerequisites:

• A Linux-based operating system such as EndeavourOS.
• A web server installed on your system, such as Apache or Nginx.
• MySQL or MariaDB database installed.

Step 1 - Install PHP and its modules

To run Ampache, you need PHP installed on your system. To install PHP and its modules, run the following command:

sudo pacman -S php php-fpm php-gd php-intl php-pdo php-mysql mariadb

Step 2 - Install Apache web server and configure it

Apache is a widely used web server in the world. To install the Apache web server and configure it, run the following commands:

sudo pacman -S apache
sudo systemctl enable httpd.service
sudo systemctl start    httpd.service
sudo systemctl status   httpd.service

Step 3 - Install Ampache

To install Ampache, you can use the following command:

sudo pacman -S ampache

Step 4 - Configure the database

To configure the database for Ampache, you need to create a new user and database for Ampache to use. Run the following commands:

sudo mysql -u root -p

CREATE USER 'ampacheuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON `ampachedb`.* TO 'ampacheuser'@'localhost';

Replace ampacheuser with your desired username, and password with a strong password.

Step 5 - Configure Ampache

To configure Ampache, navigate to the directory where Ampache is installed:

cd /usr/share/ampache/

Then, copy the example configuration file and edit the config.php using nano, vim or any other text editor:

sudo cp config/ampache.cfg.php.dist config/ampache.cfg.php
sudo nano config/ampache.cfg.php

In the configuration file, set the database name, username, and password that you generated earlier. For example:

<?php
    $cfg['dbtype']   = 'mysql';
    $cfg['dbhost']   = 'localhost';
    $cfg['dbname']   = 'ampachedb';
    $cfg['dbuser']   = 'ampacheuser';
    $cfg['dbpass']   = 'password';
?>

Update the site name, email address, and admin password in the same file.

Step 6 - Set Permissions

To set the correct permissions for Ampache, run the following commands:

sudo chown -R http:http /usr/share/ampache
sudo chmod -R 775 /usr/share/ampache
sudo setfacl -R -m u:http:rwx,g:http:rwx /usr/share/ampache
sudo setfacl -R -d -m u:http:rwx,g:http:rwx /usr/share/ampache

Step 7 - Restart the web server and enable Ampache

To finish the installation, restart the web server, and enable Ampache:

sudo systemctl restart httpd.service
sudo systemctl enable  ampache.service
sudo systemctl start   ampache.service
sudo systemctl status  ampache.service

That's it! You have successfully installed Ampache on EndeavourOS. You can now access the web interface by visiting http://localhost/ampache/ in your web browser.