How to Install EtherCalc on Ubuntu Server Latest

EtherCalc is a free and open-source web-based spreadsheet program that allows you to create, edit, and share real-time spreadsheets with others. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install EtherCalc on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

  • A Ubuntu Server Latest instance
  • Access to the root or sudo user account

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing EtherCalc, it is best to update the system to the latest version to ensure that all packages are up to date. Run the following command to update the system:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade

Step 2: Install Node.js and npm

EtherCalc requires Node.js to run. To install Node.js, run the following command:

sudo apt-get install nodejs

To install npm, run the following command:

sudo apt-get install npm

Step 3: Install EtherCalc

To install EtherCalc, you can use npm package manager as shown below:

sudo npm install -g ethercalc

The command above will install EtherCalc globally on your Ubuntu server.

Step 4: Configure EtherCalc

EtherCalc configuration files are located in the /etc/ethercalc/ directory. Navigate to this directory using the following command:

cd /etc/ethercalc/

Open the config.json file using any text editor of your choice:

sudo nano config.json

You can configure the following settings in the config.json file:

  • hostname: specify the hostname or IP address EtherCalc should listen on
  • port: specify the port EtherCalc should listen on
  • defaultText: set the default text to be displayed in new cells
  • allowCORS: enable or disable Cross-Origin Resource Sharing
  • sessionLifetime: set the maximum time in milliseconds for a session to live

Edit the file to fit your requirements, then save and close.

Step 5: Start EtherCalc

To start the EtherCalc service, run the following command:

sudo ethercalc &

The & at the end of the command will run the command in the background as a daemon.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed EtherCalc on your Ubuntu Server Latest instance, and you are ready to start creating and sharing real-time spreadsheets!