How to Install Para on Ubuntu Server Latest

Para is a decentralized application platform that allows developers to build and deploy applications on the blockchain. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Para on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, make sure that your Ubuntu Server Latest is up-to-date and has the necessary dependencies installed. You should also have sudo privileges on your server.

Step 1: Update package lists

Connect to your Ubuntu Server Latest and update the package lists using the command below:

sudo apt update

Step 2: Install Node.js

Para requires Node.js version 14 or newer, so you need to install Node.js and its package manager (npm). Run the following command to install Node.js:

sudo apt install nodejs

To confirm that Node.js is installed, run the following command:

node -v

This should output the version number of Node.js installed.

Step 3: Install PM2

PM2 is a process manager that helps you manage Node.js applications. You can use it to start, stop, and monitor your Para node. To install PM2, run the following command:

sudo npm install -g pm2

Step 4: Clone Para repository

Next, clone the Para repository from Github using the command below:

git clone https://github.com/ParityAsia/para.git

This will create a new directory called para in your current working directory.

Step 5: Build Para

Navigate to the para directory using the command below:

cd para

Next, install the dependencies and build Para using the following commands:

npm install
npm run build

This will install the necessary packages and build the Para software.

Step 6: Start Para using PM2

Once you have built Para, you can start it using PM2. Run the following command:

pm2 start npm --name "para" -- start

This will start the Para node and name it "para". You can check the status of the node using the following command:

pm2 status

This should output the status of the "para" node.

Step 7: Enable auto-start

To enable the Para node to start automatically on server reboot, you need to save the PM2 process list. Run the following command:

pm2 save

This will save the current PM2 process list to the startup script.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Para on Ubuntu Server Latest. Now you can start building and deploying applications on the Para platform. Remember to monitor the node and keep it up-to-date with the latest versions of Para.