How to Install MPD on Pop!_OS Latest

Introduction

Music Player Daemon (MPD) is a flexible, powerful, and modular audio player that runs in the background of a Linux server or desktop system. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install MPD on Pop!_OS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before beginning with the installation process, ensure that:

  • You have a Pop!_OS Latest installation
  • You have administrator access to your Pop!_OS Latest

Step 1 - Add Repository

MPD is available in the official Pop!_OS repository. You can add the official repository to your system by running the following command in the terminal:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:musicpd

Enter your password if prompted and type “Y” to continue when asked to confirm the addition.

Step 2 - Update Repository

After adding the repository, update the Pop!_OS repository to include the newly added repository by running the following command:

sudo apt-get update

Step 3 - Install MPD

Once the repository is updated, you can proceed with the installation of MPD by running the following command:

sudo apt-get install mpd

Type "Y" to confirm the installation when asked.

Step 4 - Configure MPD

MPD also needs configuration to start working as a music server. The default configuration file is created when you install MPD. You can use it to edit your MPD configuration settings.

To open the MPD configuration file, run the below command:

sudo nano /etc/mpd.conf

You can customize the MPD server according to your preferences by editing the MPD configuration file. Save and close the file after editing.

Step 5 - Start MPD service

After configuring MPD, start the MPD service to start enjoying your music. You can start MPD by running the following command:

sudo systemctl start mpd.service

To stop the MPD service run:

sudo systemctl stop mpd.service

To restart the MPD service run:

sudo systemctl restart mpd.service

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install MPD on Pop!_OS Latest. You can now enjoy listening to your music using the MPD audio player by customizing the MPD configuration according to your preferences.