How to Install Routr on Manjaro

In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Routr on Manjaro using terminal commands.

Routr is an open-source SIP server which enables realtime communication for VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) and UC (Unified Communications).

Step 1 - Update System

The first step is to update packages of the Manjaro system using the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

Enter your password when prompted and wait for the update process to complete.

Step 2 - Install Required Libraries

We need to install some required libraries before we can install Routr, run the following command:

sudo pacman -S pango libxcomposite libxcursor libxdamage libxi libxtst 

Step 3 - Download Routr Package

Visit the Routr website and download the latest version of Routr, it could be a tarball, zip file, or any other compatible format for Manjaro. Save it in a location where you can easily access it later.

Step 4 - Extract Routr Package

After downloading the package, extract it to the directory of your choice. If it is a .tar.gz or .tar.xz file use the following command in the terminal:

tar xvf <routr.tar.gz>

Change <routr.tar.gz> with the name of the downloaded package.

Step 5 - Run Installation Script

Once the package is extracted, navigate to the directory and run the installation script. Use the following command:

sudo bash install.sh

During the installation process, you will be asked to provide a username and password to access the Routr web interface.

Step 6 - Start Routr

After the installation process is completed, start Routr using the following command:

sudo systemctl start routr

To start Routr on startup, use the following command:

sudo systemctl enable routr

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Routr on Manjaro. You can now access the Routr web interface by opening your web browser and entering the IP address followed by the port number where Routr is running. For example, http://your-ip-address:8080. Enjoy your communication with Routr!