How to Install Gotify on Manjaro

Gotify is a self-hosted push notification service that is used to send notifications to your clients, colleagues, and friends. It is easy to install and highly customizable.

In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Gotify on Manjaro. Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution that is based on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

  • Manjaro installed on your system
  • Sudo user access
  • Access to the terminal

Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these steps to install Gotify on Manjaro:

Step 1: Update the System

Before we start the installation process, it is highly recommended to update the system to the latest version. This ensures that all packages and dependencies are up-to-date and compatible with the new installation. Run the following command to update the Manjaro system:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Gotify requires some dependencies that are not available by default on Manjaro. We need to install these dependencies before installing Gotify. Run the following command to install the required dependencies:

sudo pacman -S git go

Step 3: Clone the Gotify Repository

Now, we need to clone the Gotify repository to our system. Run the following command to clone the repo:

git clone https://github.com/gotify/server.git ~/gotify-server

Step 4: Build and Install Gotify

Once the Gotify repository is cloned, navigate to the cloned directory using the following command:

cd ~/gotify-server

Now, build and install Gotify using the following command:

go build && sudo mv gotify /usr/local/bin/

Step 5: Configure Gotify

After installing Gotify, we need to configure it before starting to use it. We need to create a configuration file in a specific directory. Run the following command to create a configuration file:

sudo mkdir -p /etc/gotify && sudo nano /etc/gotify/config.yml

This command creates the directory /etc/gotify and a configuration file named config.yml. In this file, add the following configuration:

server:
  port: "80"
  ssl: false # Change this to true if you want to use SSL
  
database:
  name: "gotify.db"
  path: "/var/lib/gotify/" # Change this to your preferred location
  
# You can customize your server using below options
application:
  name: "Gotify"
  url: "http://localhost"
  version: "1.0"
  logo: ""
  theme: ""
  registration: true

Save the changes and exit the nano editor by pressing CTRL+X, then Y, and finally ENTER.

Step 6: Start Gotify

After configuring Gotify, we can now start it. Run the following command to start Gotify:

sudo gotify

By default, Gotify listens to port 80. If you want it to listen on a different port, add the -port option followed by the new port number.

For example:

sudo gotify -port=8080

Step 7: Test Gotify

To test if Gotify is working correctly, open your web browser, and go to http://localhost. You should see the Gotify website. If you want to use SSL, go to https://localhost.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Gotify on Manjaro. You can now use Gotify to send push notifications to your clients and friends. If you encounter any issues, check the logs by running sudo journalctl -u gotify.