How to Install LibreTime on POP! OS Latest

LibreTime is an open-source radio automation software that allows users to create, manage, schedule and broadcast their audio content over the internet. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install LibreTime on POP! OS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we get started, you will need to make sure that you have the following:

  • A system running POP! OS Latest
  • A command-line terminal
  • Access to the internet

Step 1: Update System

The first step is to ensure that your system is updated by running the following command in your terminal:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

This will update your system to the latest version.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Next, we need to install some dependencies that are required by LibreTime. Run the following command to install them:

sudo apt install -y icecast2 liquidsoap libapache2-mod-php php-sqlite3 php-mbstring php-zip php-gd

Step 3: Download LibreTime

Download the latest version of LibreTime from the official website:

wget https://github.com/LibreTime/libretime/releases/download/v3.0.0/libretime-3.0.0.tar.gz

Step 4: Extract the Files

After downloading the file, we need to extract the files to a specific directory. Run the following command to extract the files:

tar -xvf libretime-3.0.0.tar.gz -C /opt/

This will extract the files to the /opt/libretime-3.0.0 directory.

Step 5: Install LibreTime

Next, we need to install LibreTime by running the installation script. Navigate to the installation directory by running the following command:

cd /opt/libretime-3.0.0

Next, run the following command to install LibreTime:

sudo ./install -fiap

The installation process may take a few minutes.

Step 6: Configure Icecast

Once the installation is complete, we need to configure Icecast, which is used to stream audio over the internet. Run the following command to open the Icecast configuration file:

sudo nano /etc/icecast2/icecast.xml

Update the following fields with your information:

<hostname>hostname.com</hostname>
<admin>[email protected]</admin>
<location>LATITUDE,LONGITUDE</location>
<contact>[email protected]</contact>

Save and close the file by pressing Ctrl+X, then Y, and then Enter.

Step 7: Start Services

The final step is to start the necessary services. Run the following commands to start the Apache and Icecast services:

sudo systemctl start apache2
sudo systemctl start icecast2

You can test if everything is working correctly by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost. You should see the LibreTime login page.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed LibreTime on your POP! OS system. Now you can create, manage, schedule, and broadcast your audio content on the internet.