How to Install ERPNext on POP! OS

ERPNext is an open-source ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system that can effectively help manage and automate various business operations. If you’re looking to install ERPNext on the latest version of Pop! OS, this guide is for you.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed, you’ll need:

  • A running instance of Pop! OS, preferably the latest version.
  • A root user or a user with sudo privileges.
  • Active internet connection.

Step 1: Update System

It is important to update your system packages to the latest version. To do this, open a terminal window and run the command below:

$ sudo apt-get update
$ sudo apt-get upgrade

Step 2: Install Dependencies

ERPNext requires some dependencies that must be installed before the system can be installed. Use the command below to install the required dependencies:

$ sudo apt-get install -y build-essential python3-setuptools python3-minimal python3-dev python3-pip mysql-server redis-server nginx

Step 3: Create ERPNext User

Next, create a system user for ERPNext to run under. You can use the following command to create the user:

$ sudo useradd -m erpnext

Step 4: Install ERPNext on Pop! OS

Now, it’s time to install the Erpnext application. Let's first clone the Erpnext repository using the command:

$ git clone https://github.com/frappe/erpnext.git

Next, we need to move into the cloned directory and run the installation script as shown below:

$ cd erpnext
$ sudo python3 install.py --production --user erpnext --mysql-root-password mypassword --admin-password mypassword --verbose

The above command will install ERPNext in production mode, sets the password for the MySQL root user, the admin password for your ERPNext, assigns the erpnext user just created as the owner of the installation directory and starts the application.

Wait for the application to download and install all the relevant files, and then click the web link shown in the terminal to access the ERPNext dashboard.

Step 5: Finalizing the Setup

Once you have accessed the ERPNext dashboard, you'll need to create your database connection. Follow the on-screen instructions to add all the required details.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed and set up ERPNext on your Pop! OS machine.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have provided step-by-step instructions on how to install ERPNext on Pop! OS. By following these steps, you will have a functional ERP system to help automate various processes for your business.