How to Install LittleLink Custom on Ubuntu Server Latest

LittleLink Custom is a URL shortening service that can be customized according to your preferences. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install LittleLink Custom on your Ubuntu Server using the command line.

Prerequisites

Before getting started, you need to have the following requirements:

  • Ubuntu Server Latest (version 20.04 LTS or higher)
  • Root privileges or user with sudo access
  • Basic knowledge of the command line interface

Step 1: Install Git

The first step is to install Git, which is required for downloading the LittleLink Custom repository. Use the following command to install Git:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install git

Step 2: Download the LittleLink Custom Repository

After installing Git, use the following command to clone the LittleLink Custom repository:

git clone https://github.com/marcushaddon/littlelink-custom.git

Step 3: Install the Required Packages

To run LittleLink Custom, you need to install the required packages. Use the following command to install them:

sudo apt install nodejs npm mongodb

Step 4: Install Node JS Dependencies

Next, navigate to the LittleLink Custom directory and install the Node JS dependencies using the following commands:

cd littlelink-custom
npm install

Step 5: Configure MongoDB

To configure MongoDB for LittleLink Custom, create a data directory using the following commands:

sudo mkdir -p /data/db
sudo chown `id -u` /data/db

Then, start the MongoDB service:

sudo systemctl start mongodb
sudo systemctl enable mongodb

Finally, create a user for LittleLink Custom using the following commands:

mongo
use littlelink
db.createUser({user: "littlelink", pwd: "password", roles: [{role: "readWrite", db: "littlelink"}]})
exit

Note: Replace "password" with a strong password.

Step 6: Configure LittleLink Custom

To configure LittleLink Custom, create a .env file in the root directory using the following command:

nano .env

Add the following lines to the file:

PORT=8080
MONGODB_URI=mongodb://littlelink:password@localhost:27017/littlelink
BASE_URL=http://example.com/

Note: Replace "example.com" with your domain name or IP address.

Step 7: Start LittleLink Custom

Once everything is configured, use the following command to start LittleLink Custom:

npm start

Now, LittleLink Custom should run on your Ubuntu Server.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we guided you through the installation process of LittleLink Custom on Ubuntu Server Latest. If you encounter any issues, please refer to the official documentation for further assistance.