How to Install Fider on POP! OS Latest

Fider is an open-source platform used to gather and prioritize product feedback from users. This tutorial will guide you on how to install Fider on your POP! OS Latest.

Prerequisites

• A server running POP! OS Latest
• A domain name
• Basic knowledge of Linux

Installation Process

Step 1: Update and Upgrade

Before beginning the installation process, ensure the server is up to date by running the update and upgrade command in the terminal.

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Install the required software packages for Fider to run effectively.

sudo apt install curl git gnupg2 -y

Step 3: Add MongoDB Repository

Fider uses a NoSQL database known as MongoDB to store data. In this step, we will add the MongoDB repository by running the command below.

curl -fsSL https://www.mongodb.org/static/pgp/server-4.4.asc | sudo apt-key add -

echo "deb http://repo.mongodb.org/apt/debian buster/mongodb-org/4.4 main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mongodb-org-4.4.list

Step 4: Update and Upgrade Repositories

After adding the MongoDB repository to the server, update and upgrade the repositories by running:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Step 5: Install MongoDB

Install MongoDB by running the command below:

sudo apt install mongodb-org -y

Step 6: Start MongoDB

Since MongoDB is not started automatically, open the terminal run start the MongoDB service.

sudo systemctl start mongod

Step 7: Clone the Fider Repository

Clone the Fider repository using Git by running the command below:

git clone https://github.com/getfider/fider.git

Step 8: Install Docker

Fider is containerized with Docker, which is required for its operation. Install Docker using the command below:

sudo apt install docker.io -y

Step 9: Build Docker Image

In the cloned Fider repository, build the Fider Docker image.

cd fider/

sudo docker build -t fider .

Step 10: Run Fider Docker Container

After building the Docker image, run the Fider Docker container by running the command below:

sudo docker run -d --name fider --restart always -p 80:80 -p 443:443 -e "SERVER_NAME=yourdomain.com" fider

Replace yourdomain.com with your domain name. Access Fider on http://yourdomain.com.

Step 11: Update Firewall

Add firewall rules for HTTP and HTTPS ports using the command below:

sudo ufw allow http
sudo ufw allow https

Step 12: Access Fider Application

Access the Fider application by visiting http://yourdomain.com/ in a browser.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have successfully installed Fider on POP! OS Latest by building a Docker container and running it. Follow the steps accordingly to install it and enjoy its features.