How to Install Cherokee on POP! OS Latest

Cherokee is a free, open-source web server that is designed for ease of use, high performance, and scalability. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Cherokee on POP! OS.

Prerequisites

Before you start the installation process, it is essential to have the following prerequisites:

  • A system running the latest version of POP! OS
  • A user account with sudo privileges
  • An internet connection

Step 1: Add Cherokee Repository

First, you need to add the Cherokee repository to your system. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Open a terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.
  2. Run the following command to add the Cherokee repository:
sudo apt-add-repository ppa:cherokee-webserver/ppa
  1. Press Enter when prompted, and then enter your password if asked.

Step 2: Update the Package List

After adding the Cherokee repository, you need to update the package list. To do this, run the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt update

Step 3: Install Cherokee

Now that the package list has been updated, you can proceed with the installation of Cherokee. To install Cherokee, run the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt install cherokee

Press Y and hit Enter to confirm the installation.

Step 4: Start Cherokee Web Server

Once the installation is complete, you can start the Cherokee web server by running the following command:

sudo systemctl start cherokee

You can then check the status of the web server by running:

sudo systemctl status cherokee

Step 5: Access Cherokee Web Interface

Cherokee comes with a web interface that is accessible via a web browser. To access the web interface, follow these steps:

  1. Open a web browser and enter http://localhost:9090 in the address bar.
  2. The web interface should now be displayed.

Conclusion

Cherokee is now installed on your POP! OS system, and you can start using it as a web server. You can find more information on how to configure and manage Cherokee from the official site of Cherokee.