How to Install IHateMoney on MXLinux Latest

IHateMoney is an open-source application that helps you manage and track shared expenses among a group of people. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install IHateMoney on MXLinux.

Prerequisites

Before installing IHateMoney, make sure that you have the following:

  • MXLinux latest installed on your system.
  • Internet connection.

Steps to Install IHateMoney on MXLinux

Follow these steps to install IHateMoney on MXLinux:

Step 1: Update System

To update your system, launch the terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Required Packages

IHateMoney requires the following packages to be installed:

  • Python 3.6 or later
  • pip
  • PostgreSQL

Use the following command to install them:

sudo apt install python3-pip python3-dev libpq-dev postgresql postgresql-contrib

Step 3: Create a PostgreSQL Database

IHateMoney requires a PostgreSQL database to store its data. Use the following commands to create a new database and user:

sudo su - postgres
createdb ihatemoney
createuser ihatemoney

Step 4: Install IHateMoney

To install IHateMoney, run the following command:

sudo pip3 install ihatemoney

Step 5: Configure IHateMoney

Navigate to the /etc/ihatemoney directory by running the following command:

cd /etc/ihatemoney

Create a file named ihatemoney.cfg with the following content:

SQLALCHEMY_DATABASE_URI = "postgresql://ihatemonet:password@localhost/ihatemoney"
SECRET_KEY = "your_secret_key_here"

Replace the your_secret_key_here with a long and complex string of your choice.

Step 6: Run IHateMoney

To run IHateMoney, use the following command:

ihatemoney runserver --host=0.0.0.0

This command will start the IHateMoney server on port 5000.

Step 7: Access IHateMoney

Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:5000. You should see the IHateMoney login page. Use the default username admin and the password admin to log in.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install IHateMoney on MXLinux. With IHateMoney, you can easily manage and track shared expenses among your group.