How to Install Gancio on Ubuntu Server Latest?

Gancio is an open-source web application that helps users organize events and appointments in a decentralised manner. Gancio helps users to create events and appointments without relying on third-party services that may compromise their privacy.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Gancio on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation process of Gancio, let's ensure that the following requirements are met:

• A minimal installation of Ubuntu Server Latest
• Sudo privileges
• Internet access
• Git installed on the server
• Node.js and NPM installed on the server

Step 1: Clone the Gancio Repository

To start with the installation, let's clone the Gancio repository by running the following command:

git clone https://framagit.org/phie/gancio.git

Once the cloning process is complete, access the gancio directory using:

cd gancio

Step 2: Install Gancio Dependencies

Next, we need to install the dependencies for Gancio, including Node.js and NPM packages. Run the following command to install the Gancio dependencies:

npm install

Step 3: Configure Gancio

Now let's create a configuration file for Gancio. Make a new file named gancio.json using the following command:

nano gancio.json

Copy and paste the following JSON code into the created file:

{
  "server": {
    "port": "9000",
    "host": "localhost",
    "sessionSecret": "gencio_session_secret"
  },
  "datastore": {
    "path": "./datastore",
    "type": "filesystem"
  },
  "sendmail": {
    "enabled": false,
    "transport": "SMTP",
    "config": {
      "host": "smtp.server.com",
      "port": 587,
      "auth": {
        "user": "your_user_name",
        "pass": "your_password"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save and exit the file using ctrl+x, y, and then enter keys.

Step 4: Start Gancio

To start Gancio run the following command:

npm start  

Gancio should now be accessible on http://localhost:9000/ from the server where it is installed.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have gone through the installation process of Gancio on the Ubuntu server latest. You can now access Gancio on http://localhost:9000/ and start organising your events and appointments. If you face any issues during the installation process, please feel free to contact the Gancio community for assistance.