How to Install Cozy Cloud on Linux Mint
Cozy Cloud is an open-source platform that allows you to store and manage all your digital data in one place. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Cozy Cloud on Linux Mint.
Prerequisites
Before you begin with the installation, make sure you have the following:
- Linux Mint Latest (with root access)
- An internet connection
Step 1: Install Nginx
First, we need to install Nginx, which is a web server that will be used for Cozy Cloud.
Open the Linux terminal and execute the following command:
sudo apt-get install nginx
Step 2: Install Node.js
Next, we need to install Node.js, which is a JavaScript runtime that Cozy Cloud uses.
Execute the following set of commands:
curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_14.x | sudo -E bash -
sudo apt-get install nodejs
Step 3: Install Cozy Stack
Cozy Stack is a set of tools that allow you to install Cozy Cloud. Execute the following command to install it:
sudo npm install -g cozy-stack
Once the installation is completed, you can check the version of Cozy Stack using this command:
cozy-stack --version
Step 4: Install Cozy Cloud Interface
Next, we need to install the Cozy Cloud Interface, which is a web interface that allows you to access Cozy Cloud from your browser. Run the following command:
sudo npm install -g cozy-coclyco
Step 5: Configure Cozy
Now that we have installed all the required tools, we can configure Cozy Cloud.
Create a new directory to store the Cozy data:
sudo mkdir /var/cozy/
Copy the default configuration file provided by Cozy to the newly created directory:
sudo cozy-stack config > /var/cozy/cozy.yaml
Step 6: Start Cozy
Finally, start Cozy Cloud using this command:
sudo cozy-stack serve &
Step 7: Access Cozy Cloud in Your Browser
Open your favorite browser and visit http://localhost:8080.
The Cozy Cloud setup page should appear, and you can set up your account and begin using Cozy Cloud.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Cozy Cloud on Linux Mint. Enjoy the benefits of having your digital data stored in one safe, secure place.