How to install SimpleX Chat on Ubuntu Server Latest

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing SimpleX Chat on an Ubuntu Server. SimpleX Chat is an open-source chat application built with Node.js and Socket.IO.

Requirements

Before you start the installation of SimpleX Chat, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

  • Ubuntu Server Latest (18.04 or later)
  • Node.js and NPM
  • Git version control system

Installation

Follow these steps to install and set up SimpleX Chat on your Ubuntu Server:

Step 1: Update Packages

Before starting the installation process, update the system packages using the following command:

sudo apt update

Step 2: Install Node.js and NPM

Install Node.js and NPM using the following command:

sudo apt install nodejs npm

SimpleX Chat requires Node.js version 14 or above. Verify the installation and version of Node.js using the following command:

nodejs -v

Step 3: Install Git

If Git is not already installed on your system, install Git using the following command:

sudo apt install git

Step 4: Clone SimpleX Chat

Clone SimpleX Chat from the GitHub repository using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/simplex-chat/simplex-chat.git

Step 5: Install Dependencies

Change to the directory where SimpleX Chat is cloned and install the dependencies using the following command:

cd simplex-chat npm install

Step 6: Configure SimpleX Chat

Create a .env file in the root directory of SimpleX Chat using the following command:

cp .env.example .env

Update the .env file with your desired configurations. For example, to set the application to listen on port 3000, modify the PORT variable in the .env file as follows:

PORT=3000

Step 7: Start the Application

Start the SimpleX Chat application using the following command:

npm start

The application is now running and accessible on port 3000 (or the port specified in the .env file).

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install SimpleX Chat on an Ubuntu Server. SimpleX Chat is now up and running, and you can use it to chat with others in real-time.