How to Install Documize on Linux Mint

Introduction

Documize is a platform that allows you to create, collaborate, and share documents, processes, and knowledge in one centralized location. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Documize on Linux Mint.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, please ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

  • A Linux Mint installation (version 19 or later)
  • Superuser access on your system
  • A stable internet connection

Step 1: Download Documize

To download Documize, you need to visit the official website at https://documize.com/. Once there, you will see the download option for Documize Community Edition. Click on it to initiate the download.

Alternatively, you can use the following command to download the latest version:

wget https://documize.com/download/community/linux-amd64/documize-community-linux-amd64.tar.gz

Step 2: Extract the Downloaded File

After the download is complete, you need to extract the downloaded file using the following command:

tar -zxvf documize-community-linux-amd64.tar.gz

This command will create a new directory named documize.

Step 3: Install Documize

To install Documize, you need to navigate to the documize directory and run the following command:

sudo ./install.sh

This command will start the installation process, which will install all the required dependencies and configure the server.

After the installation is complete, you can start the Documize service using the following command:

sudo systemctl start documize

You can check the status of the Documize service by running the following command:

sudo systemctl status documize

If everything is working correctly, you will see the status as 'active (running).'

Step 4: Access Documize

To access Documize, open your web browser and enter the following URL:

http://localhost:3000

This will take you to the Documize login page. You can log in using the default credentials:

  • Username: admin
  • Password: documize

Note: It is recommended to change the default password once you log in.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Documize on Linux Mint. Documize is a powerful platform that allows you to create, collaborate, and share documents, processes, and knowledge in one centralized location. With these simple steps, you can get started with Documize and take advantage of all its features.