How to Install LeapChat on Ubuntu Server Latest

LeapChat is an open source web-based chat software that allows team communication with team members sitting in remote locations. It provides a simple and intuitive interface for group chat, private messaging, and file sharing. In this tutorial, we will walk through the installation process of LeapChat on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that your system has the following prerequisites:

  • Ubuntu Server Latest installed
  • sudo privileges
  • Node.js version 8 or higher
  • MongoDB version 3.4 or higher

Step 1: Update System Packages

The first step in installing LeapChat on Ubuntu Server Latest is to update the system packages to the latest version. Run the following command to update the packages:

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

Step 2: Install Node.js

LeapChat requires Node.js version 8 or higher to run. Run the commands below to add the Node.js repository and install the latest version:

curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_14.x | sudo -E bash -
sudo apt-get install -y nodejs

After the installation is complete, verify the Node.js version:

node --version

Step 3: Install MongoDB

LeapChat requires MongoDB version 3.4 or higher. Run the command below to install MongoDB:

sudo apt-get install -y mongodb

After the installation is complete, start the MongoDB service:

sudo systemctl start mongodb

Verify that the MongoDB service is running:

sudo systemctl status mongodb

Step 4: Download and Install LeapChat

To install LeapChat, follow these steps:

  1. Download the latest version of LeapChat from https://github.com/LeapChat/leapchat/releases.

  2. Extract the LeapChat archive to your desired location, such as /var/www/leapchat.

  3. Open a terminal and navigate to the extracted LeapChat directory.

  4. Install the necessary Node.js packages:

    npm install

  5. Start the LeapChat server:

    npm start

    The LeapChat server should now be running and listening on port 8080.

Step 5: Configure Firewall

By default, Ubuntu Server Latest comes with the firewall enabled. To allow external connections to the LeapChat server, create a new firewall rule to allow incoming traffic on port 8080:

sudo ufw allow 8080/tcp

Step 6: Access LeapChat

Open a web browser and navigate to http://:8080. You should see the LeapChat login page. If this is the first time accessing LeapChat, you will need to create a new account. Once logged in, you can create new chat rooms, invite team members, and chat.

Congratulations! You have installed LeapChat on Ubuntu Server Latest.