How to Install Bluecherry on EndeavourOS

Bluecherry is a video surveillance application that allows you to monitor and record security cameras. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Bluecherry on EndeavourOS.

Prerequisites

Before you start, ensure that you have the following:

A computer running EndeavourOS
A user account with sudo privileges

Installing the Bluecherry repository

The first step is to add the Bluecherry repository to your system. Follow the steps below to do this:

Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.

Run the following command to download the Bluecherry GPG key and add the repository:

curl https://www.bluecherrydvr.com/3rdparty/gpg_key.asc | sudo pacman-key --add -
echo -e "[bluecherry]\nServer = https://www.bluecherrydvr.com/3rdparty/archlinux/\$arch" | sudo tee -a /etc/pacman.conf

Update the package list:
```
sudo pacman -Sy
```

Installing Bluecherry

Now that you have added the repository to your system, you can install Bluecherry. Follow the steps below to do this:

Run the following command to install Bluecherry:
```
sudo pacman -S bluecherry-server
```
During the installation, you will be prompted to set the MySQL root password. Enter the desired password and press Enter. Note: Make sure to remember this password as you will need it later.
Once the installation is complete, start the Bluecherry service with the following command:
```
sudo systemctl start bluecherry
```
To ensure that the service starts automatically on boot, run the following command:
```
sudo systemctl enable bluecherry
```

Accessing Bluecherry

You can access Bluecherry by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:7001. You will be prompted to log in with the username admin and the password you set during installation.

Conclusion

Bluecherry is now installed on your EndeavourOS system, and you can start using it to monitor and record security cameras. If you encounter any issues, refer to the Bluecherry documentation or seek help from the Bluecherry community.