How to Install FusionPBX on Linux Mint

FusionPBX is an open-source multi-tenant PBX solution. It is designed to provide a comprehensive solution for voice and messaging communications. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install FusionPBX on Linux Mint Latest.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, you must have the following requirements:

  • Linux Mint Latest (64-bit)
  • Minimum 2 GB RAM
  • Latest version of Apache, MySQL, and PHP installed on your system
  • Root access

Step 1: Preparation

  1. Update your system:

    sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade

  2. Install the required dependencies:

    sudo apt-get install git subversion curl
sudo apt-get install git-core php php-mysql php-pear php-mbstring
sudo apt-get install mariadb-server mariadb-client apache2

Step 2: Download FusionPBX

  1. Clone the FusionPBX repository:

    cd /var/www/
sudo git clone https://github.com/fusionpbx/fusionpbx.git

  2. Change the ownership of the FusionPBX directory:

    sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/fusionpbx/

Step 3: Install FusionPBX

  1. Change the directory to FusionPBX and run the installer script:

    cd /var/www/fusionpbx/
sudo ./install.sh

  2. The installer will prompt you to configure the database. Enter the database details and click on the "Yes" button to initiate the database creation process.

  3. Once the database creation process completes, the installer will download the required packages and install them.

  4. Restart Apache:

    sudo systemctl restart apache2

Step 4: Accessing FusionPBX

  1. Open your web browser and go to http://<your-server-ip>/fusionpbx/install/.

  2. The installer will check for the necessary requirements and prompt you to create an administrator account.

  3. Enter the required details and click on the "Submit" button.

  4. You will be redirected to the FusionPBX login page. Enter your administrator credentials to access the dashboard.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have demonstrated how to install FusionPBX on Linux Mint Latest. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, please refer to the official documentation or seek assistance from the community forums.