How to Install Umami on Linux Mint Latest

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Umami on Linux Mint. Umami is an open-source alternative to Google Analytics that provides website analytics insights with privacy in mind.

Prerequisites

• Linux Mint installed on your device with sudo access.
• Node.js version 16 or higher installed on your device.

Steps to Install Umami

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before installing Umami, you need to install MongoDB and Redis on your device. You can install them by using the below commands:

sudo apt update 
sudo apt install mongodb redis

Step 2: Clone the Umami repository

Open the terminal on your device and clone the Umami repository by using the below command:

git clone https://github.com/mikecao/umami.git

Step 3: Install Node.js dependencies

Navigate to the Umami directory by using the below command:

cd umami

Install the Node.js dependencies by using the below command:

npm install

Step 4: Configure the Umami environment variables

Umami requires some environment variables to be configured before running. Copy the example .env file to a new file called .env.local by using the below command:

cp .env.example .env.local

Edit the .env.local file by using your favorite text editor, for instance:

nano .env.local

And set the environment variables:

• DATABASE_URL: The MongoDB connection URL.
• REDIS_URL: The Redis connection URL.
• SECRET: Umami's secret key.

Step 5: Build and Start the Umami Application

Run the below command to build and start the Umami application:

npm run build && npm run start

The Umami application will be running at http://localhost:3000. You can open the URL in your web browser and access Umami.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Umami on Linux Mint latest. You can now use it as an alternative to Google Analytics to analyze your website traffic.