How to Install UrBackup on POP! OS

UrBackup is a client-server backup system, which allows you to backup your data on different platforms. In this tutorial, we will discuss the installation of UrBackup on the latest version of POP! OS.

Prerequisites

Before installing UrBackup, update your system packages.

$ sudo apt update -y && sudo apt upgrade -y

Installing UrBackup

Follow the below-given instructions to install UrBackup on your POP! OS:

Step 1: Download the UrBackup Package

First, we need to download the UrBackup package. Open the Terminal on your POP! OS, and run the following command to download the package.

$ wget https://hndl.urbackup.org/Server/latest/pop-os/urbackup-server_latest_pop-os_amd64.deb

Step 2: Install the UrBackup Package

After downloading the UrBackup package, the next step is to install it. Use the following command to install the package:

$ sudo dpkg -i urbackup-server_latest_pop-os_amd64.deb

Step 3: Install the Dependency Packages

UrBackup requires some dependency packages to execute properly. Use the following command to install the dependency packages:

$ sudo apt install -f

Step 4: Setup Permissions for UrBackup

Set the correct file permissions on the install directory so that UrBackup can read and write to it.

$ sudo chmod -R 777 /var/urbackup/

Step 5: Configure and Start UrBackup Service

Create the required directories for UrBackup:

$ sudo mkdir /var/log/urbackup
$ sudo chown urbackup:urbackup /var/log/urbackup

Start the UrBackup service:

$ sudo systemctl start urbackup-server

Check the status of UrBackup:

$ sudo systemctl status urbackup-server

Step 6: Open UrBackup Web Interface

Finally, Open your browser and open the following link:

http://localhost:55414/

You can configure UrBackup setting as per your needs.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed and configured UrBackup on your POP! OS. Now, you can backup your data in a secure and efficient way.