How to Install Jitsi Video Bridge on OpenBSD

Jitsi Video Bridge is a platform which allows multi-party video conferencing communication. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Jitsi Video Bridge on OpenBSD.

Step 1: Install Required Packages

Ensure the OpenBSD system is updated and all packages are up to date. Then, install the following packages:

$ sudo pkg_add curl unzip openjdk11 git ant

Step 2: Download Jitsi Video Bridge

Next, we will download the required Jitsi Video Bridge files:

$ git clone https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-videobridge
$ cd jitsi-videobridge
$ git checkout stable

Step 3: Build and Install

Use Ant to build the Video Bridge:

$ ant

After the build process completes, copy the created jar file to /usr/local/jitsi-videobridge/:

$ sudo mkdir /usr/local/jitsi-videobridge/
$ sudo cp dist/jitsi-videobridge.jar /usr/local/jitsi-videobridge/

Finally, start the Jitsi Video Bridge service:

$ sudo java -jar /usr/local/jitsi-videobridge/jitsi-videobridge.jar

Step 4: Allow Firewall Access

Ensure firewall access is allowed for the Jitsi Video Bridge:

$ sudo pfctl -f /etc/pf.conf # Update firewall rules
$ echo 'pass in proto udp from any to any port 10000 keep state' | sudo pfctl -f - # Allow UDP traffic on port 10000

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Jitsi Video Bridge on OpenBSD. You can now use it to set up multi-party video conferencing communication.