How to Install Gitblit on Ubuntu Server Latest

Gitblit is a simple and user-friendly Git hosting server that allows you to manage your Git repositories and perform various Git operations. In this tutorial, we will discuss how to install Gitblit on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

• Ubuntu Server Latest
• Root access to the server or a user with sudo privileges

Step 1: Install Java

First, you need to install JDK (Java Development Kit) on your Ubuntu Server. To install it, run the following command:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install openjdk-8-jdk -y

Step 2: Download Gitblit

Go to the official website of Gitblit (https://www.gitblit.com/) and download the latest version of Gitblit.

wget https://github.com/gitblit/gitblit/releases/download/v1.9.0/gitblit-1.9.0.tar.gz

Step 3: Extract Gitblit

After downloading Gitblit, extract it using the following command:

tar -xzvf gitblit-1.9.0.tar.gz

Step 4: Configure Gitblit

Once you have extracted Gitblit on your Ubuntu Server, navigate to the extracted Gitblit folder and configure it.

cd gitblit-1.9.0/
java -jar gitblit.jar --baseFolder data

The above command will create the necessary data files and directories for Gitblit.

Step 5: Run Gitblit

To run Gitblit, use the following command:

java -jar gitblit.jar --baseFolder data

Now Gitblit is running on your Ubuntu Server, and you can access it through your web browser.

Step 6: Access Gitblit

In your web browser, enter the URL http://<server-IP>:8080/gitblit/ to access the Gitblit web interface.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Gitblit on Ubuntu Server Latest. Gitblit is a powerful and simple Git hosting server that allows you to manage your Git repositories and perform various Git operations with ease.