How to install Erxes on Ubuntu Server Latest

Erxes is an open-source customer engagement platform that helps businesses manage all their customer interactions in one place. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the installation process of Erxes on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Before installing Erxes, make sure that you have the following:

  • Ubuntu Server Latest installed
  • A user account with sudo privileges

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing any software on Ubuntu, it is always a good idea to update the system to the latest available version. Open your terminal and type the following command:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install MongoDB

Erxes uses MongoDB as a database backend. So, you need to install MongoDB on your Ubuntu system. Type the following command to install MongoDB:

sudo apt install mongodb

After installation, start and enable the MongoDB service by running the following commands:

sudo systemctl start mongodb
sudo systemctl enable mongodb

Step 3: Install Node.js

Erxes is built on top of Node.js, so you need to install it on your Ubuntu system. Type the following command to install Node.js:

sudo apt install nodejs

Step 4: Install NPM

NPM is the package manager for Node.js. Type the following command to install NPM:

sudo apt install npm

Step 5: Clone Erxes from Github

Clone the Erxes repository from Github by typing the following command in your terminal:

git clone https://github.com/erxes/erxes.git

Step 6: Install Dependencies

Now that you have cloned the Erxes repository, navigate to the erxes directory and install the required dependencies by running the following command:

cd erxes
npm install

Step 7: Configure Erxes

Erxes is configured using environment variables. Copy the .env.sample file to .env by running the following command:

cp .env.sample .env

Edit the .env file and set the values for the following variables:

  • DATABASE_URL to mongodb://localhost/erxes
  • NODE_ENV to production

Step 8: Build and run Erxes

Build the Erxes project by running the following command:

npm run build

Start the Erxes server by running the following command:

npm start

Your Erxes installation is now ready to use. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access the Erxes login screen.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Erxes on Ubuntu Server Latest. Erxes is a powerful open-source customer engagement platform that can help you manage your customer interactions more efficiently.