How to Install Sandstorm on Ubuntu Server Latest

Sandstorm is an open-source platform for self-hosting web applications. Installing Sandstorm on your Ubuntu Server will allow you to run various web applications in a secure environment.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Sandstorm on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

The following are the prerequisites for installing Sandstorm:

  • Ubuntu Server 20.04 or later.
  • Root access or sudo privileges to the server.
  • A domain name configured with DNS records pointing to the server's IP address.

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing any new software packages, it is essential to update the system's software packages to their latest versions. Run the following command to update the system:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Add Sandstorm Repository

To install Sandstorm on Ubuntu Server, you need to add the Sandstorm repository to the system's package sources list.

Run the following command to add the Sandstorm repository to the system:

echo "deb [arch=amd64] https://dl.sandstorm.io/ubuntu-focal stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/sandstorm.list

After adding the repository, import the Sandstorm signing key by running the following command:

curl https://keybase.io/sandstorm/pgp_keys.asc | sudo apt-key add -

Step 3: Install Sandstorm

To install Sandstorm on your Ubuntu Server, run the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install sandstorm

The installation process will take some time, depending on your server's configuration and network speed.

Step 4: Configure Sandstorm

After finishing the installation, you need to configure Sandstorm to set up the domain name and HTTPS certificate. Run the following command to configure Sandstorm:

sudo sandstorm setup

Follow the interactive prompts to enter the domain name and obtain a Let's Encrypt HTTPS certificate for the domain.

Step 5: Access Sandstorm Dashboard

After configuring Sandstorm, you can access the Sandstorm dashboard by opening a web browser and navigating to the following URL:

https://<your-domain-name>/~sandstorm/

Enter the username and password to log in to the Sandstorm dashboard.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install Sandstorm on Ubuntu Server latest version. Now, you can explore various applications available on the Sandstorm platform.