How to Install PiGallery 2 on OpenBSD

PiGallery 2 is a photo gallery system that allows users to showcase their images in an interactive and easy-to-use way. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing PiGallery 2 on OpenBSD using the command line.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you will need the following:

• A computer running OpenBSD
• An internet connection
• A web server (such as nginx or Apache)

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

First, make sure that you have all the required dependencies installed on your OpenBSD server. Run the following command to install them:

sudo pkg_add -v php composer php7-gd

Step 2: Download PiGallery 2

Visit the PiGallery 2 GitHub page at https://bpatrik.github.io/pigallery2/ and download the latest version of the software. Alternatively, you can use the following command to download it via the command line:

git clone https://github.com/bpatrik/pigallery2.git

Step 3: Configure PiGallery 2

Next, navigate to the root directory of your PiGallery 2 installation:

cd pigallery2

Copy the default configuration file:

cp config.php.default config.php

Open the configuration file:

nano config.php

Make any necessary changes to the settings, such as the location of your image directory, and save the file.

Step 4: Install the Required Dependancies for PiGallery2.

Use the following command to install the required dependencies for PiGallery2:

composer install

Step 5: Run PiGallery 2

Finally, start PiGallery 2 by running the following command from within the PiGallery 2 root directory:

php run.php

Point your web browser to http://localhost:8080/ to access PiGallery 2.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed PiGallery 2 on OpenBSD. You can now upload your photos and configure PiGallery 2 to suit your needs. Enjoy!