Dolibarr on Pop!_OS

How to Install Dolibarr on POP! OS Latest

Dolibarr is an open-source and free ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software that is designed for small and medium-sized enterprises. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Dolibarr on POP! OS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have the following:

A machine running POP! OS Latest
A non-root user with sudo privileges

Step 1: Update Package Repository

Firstly, update your system’s package repositories using the command below:

sudo apt update

Step 2: Install Required Packages

Next, you will need to install some required packages that Dolibarr needs to run. Use the command below to install all required packages:

sudo apt install apache2 mariadb-server libapache2-mod-php7.4 php7.4 php7.4-mysql php7.4-gd php7.4-curl php7.4-zip php7.4-xml php7.4-cli php7.4-mbstring -y

Step 3: Create a Database for Dolibarr

Dolibarr requires a database to store its data. In this step, we will create a database and a user. Enter the following command:

sudo mysql

After that, you should see the mysql prompt. Execute the commands below to create a new database, a user, and grant them permissions:

CREATE DATABASE dolibarr;
CREATE USER 'dolibarruser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'yourpassword';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON dolibarr.* TO 'dolibarruser'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

Step 4: Download Dolibarr

Dolibarr can be downloaded from the official Dolibarr website. Use the command below to download Dolibarr:

wget https://download.dolibarr.org/stable/13.0.2/dolibarr-13.0.2.tgz

Step 5: Extract Dolibarr Archive

Use the following command to extract the Dolibarr archive:

tar -zxvf dolibarr-13.0.2.tgz

Step 6: Move Dolibarr Files to Apache2 Web Directory

Move the extracted Dolibarr directory to the Apache2 web directory. Use the command below:

sudo mv dolibarr-13.0.2 /var/www/html/dolibarr

Step 7: Set Permissions

Set the correct ownership and permissions on the Dolibarr directory using the following commands:

sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/dolibarr/
sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/html/dolibarr/

Step 8: Configure Apache

Create a new virtual host configuration file for Dolibarr using the command below:

sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/dolibarr.conf

Paste the following code in the file:

<VirtualHost *:80>
     ServerAdmin [email protected]
     DocumentRoot /var/www/html/dolibarr/

     <Directory /var/www/html/dolibarr/>
          Options FollowSymlinks
          AllowOverride All
          Order allow,deny
          allow from all
     </Directory>

     ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/dolibarr_error.log
     CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/dolibarr_access.log combined

</VirtualHost>

Save and close the file.

Step 9: Enable Virtual Host for Dolibarr

Use the following command to enable the virtual host for Dolibarr:

sudo a2ensite dolibarr.conf

Step 10: Restart Apache

Restart Apache2 to apply all the changes.

sudo systemctl restart apache2

Step 11: Complete the Dolibarr Setup

Access the Dolibarr installation wizard by navigating to the following URL in your web browser:

http://localhost/dolibarr/install

Follow the instructions of the installation wizard to complete the setup process. Provide the database credentials and click on the install button to complete the installation process.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Dolibarr on your POP! OS Latest machine. Now, you can start using Dolibarr to manage your business more efficiently.