How to Install Pretix on OpenSUSE Latest

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Pretix, an open-source event ticketing system, on OpenSUSE Latest. Pretix allows you to sell tickets and handle registrations for your events in a hassle-free manner. Let’s get started!

Prerequisites

Before installation, make sure that your system meets the following requirements:

  • OpenSUSE Latest is installed on your system.
  • You have root access to your system.
  • You have installed Apache and PostgreSQL.

Points to Note:

  • For this tutorial, we will use PostgreSQL. If you are using MariaDB, you may need to make adjustments.

  • In case you have not installed Apache and PostgreSQL, use the following command to install them:

    sudo zypper install apache2 postgresql-server postgresql postgresql-contrib

  • You should have basic knowledge of using the terminal and the Linux environment.

Step 1: Set Up Pretix

First, you need to set up your Pretix installation by creating a new user and group. Open the Terminal and enter the following commands:

sudo useradd -r -m -d /opt/pretix -s /bin/bash pretixuser
sudo usermod -a -G pretixuser wwwrun

Points to Note:

  • We are using /opt/pretix as the installation directory for Pretix. You can choose any directory to your preference.

Step 2: Download Pretix

You can download the Pretix package from the official website using the following command:

cd /opt/pretix
sudo wget https://files.pretix.eu/releases/pretix-latest.tar.gz
sudo tar -xzf pretix-latest.tar.gz
sudo chown -R pretixuser:pretixuser pretix

Step 3: Install Pretix Dependencies

Before proceeding with the installation, you need to install the dependencies for Pretix. Use the following command:

sudo zypper install gcc libffi-devel libxml2-devel libxslt-devel libjpeg8-devel libldap-2_4-devel nodejs14 npm12

Step 4: Install Pretix

Now, it’s time to install Pretix using the setup script.

cd /opt/pretix
sudo -H -u pretixuser bash
source /opt/pretix/venv/bin/activate
cd pretix/src
python3 -m pip install -U pip wheel
python3 -m pip install -U -r requirements.txt
python3 setup.py build_assets
python3 setup.py install
python3 setup.py migrate
python3 manage.py compilemessages
python3 manage.py collectstatic

Points to Note:

  • The setup script installs Pretix in a virtual environment to keep the dependencies organized and to avoid conflicts with other Python packages installed on your system.
  • If you want to run Pretix on a different port or IP address, you can modify the settings in config.yml located in /opt/pretix/pretix.cfg
  • Other settings, such as the database configuration, can be modified in /opt/pretix/pretix.cfg.

Step 5: Configuring Pretix With Apache

Now that you have installed Pretix, you need to configure Apache to serve it. Create a new Apache configuration file by running:

sudo nano /etc/apache2/conf.d/pretix.conf

Copy and paste the following content:

WSGIApplicationGroup %{GLOBAL}
WSGIDaemonProcess pretix user=pretixuser group=pretixuser home=/opt/pretix processes=2 threads=15 maximum-requests=2000
WSGIProcessGroup pretix
Alias /static /opt/pretix/src/pretix/static
Alias /media /opt/pretix/data/
<Directory /opt/pretix/src/pretix/static>
    Require all granted
</Directory>
<Directory /opt/pretix/data>
    Require all granted
</Directory>
<Directory /opt/pretix/src/pretix/>
    <Files wsgi.py>
        Require all granted
    </Files>
</Directory>
WSGIScriptAlias / /opt/pretix/src/pretix/wsgi.py

Save and close the file.

Now, enable and start the Apache service:

sudo systemctl enable apache2
sudo systemctl start apache2

Step 6: Access Your Pretix Dashboard

Finally, open your web browser and enter http://localhost or your server’s IP address. You should see the Pretix login screen. Use your administrator credentials to log in and start managing your events.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Pretix on OpenSUSE Latest.