How to Install Appsmith on Ubuntu Server Latest

Appsmith is an open-source low-code platform used for building web applications with ease. It provides a visual interface for both front-end and back-end development. Here is a guide on how to install Appsmith on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Before installing Appsmith, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• Ubuntu Server Latest (if not installed, download from https://ubuntu.com/server)
• A terminal or shell access to the Ubuntu Server

Installation

Execute the following steps to install Appsmith on Ubuntu Server Latest:

Step 1: Install MongoDB

Appsmith uses MongoDB to store its data. To install it, execute the following commands in your Ubuntu terminal:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y mongodb

Start the MongoDB service using the following command.

sudo systemctl start mongod

Step 2: Install node.js

Install node.js by running the following commands in the terminal:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y nodejs npm

To verify that node.js is installed, type the following command:

node -v

This should return a version number like v12.16.3.

Step 3: Install Appsmith

Install Appsmith using the following command:

sudo npm install -g appsmith

Step 4: Start Appsmith

You can start Appsmith by typing the command:

appsmith start

Step 5: Access Appsmith

To access the Appsmith dashboard, open your browser and go to the URL: http://localhost:8080/

Additional Configuration

By default, Appsmith runs on port 8080. To use a different port, modify the “port” attribute in the Appsmith Config file located at /etc/appsmith/appsmith.config.json

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Appsmith on Ubuntu Server Latest.