How to Install Solidus on Ubuntu Server Latest

Solidus is an open-source e-commerce platform that allows you to build online stores. In this tutorial, we will be downloading and installing Solidus on an Ubuntu Server latest version.

Prerequisites

  • Ubuntu Server installed
  • Internet connection
  • Basic terminal knowledge

Installing Solidus

  1. First, log in to your server's terminal using SSH (Secure Shell).

  2. Update your system by running the following command:

    sudo apt-get update
    
  3. Install Git using the following command:

    sudo apt-get install git
    
  4. Install the RVM (Ruby Version Manager) using the following command:

    gpg --keyserver hkp://pool.sks-keyservers.net --recv-keys 409B6B1796C275462A1703113804BB82D39DC0E3 7D2BAF1CF37B13E2069D6956105BD0E739499BDB
    
    \curl -sSL https://get.rvm.io | bash -s stable
    
  5. Add RVM to your system path by running the following command:

    source /etc/profile.d/rvm.sh
    
  6. Download and install Ruby 2.5.3 using the following command:

    rvm install 2.5.3
    
  7. Set Ruby 2.5.3 as the default version using the following command:

    rvm use 2.5.3 --default
    
  8. Download and install the bundler gem using the following command:

    gem install bundler
    
  9. Download and install the Solidus gem using the following command:

    gem install solidus
    
  10. Generate a new Solidus project by running the following command:

    solidus new my_store
    
  11. Navigate to the new Solidus project's directory by running the following command:

    cd my_store
    
  12. Install all the necessary dependencies by running the following command:

    bundle install
    
  13. Run the Solidus project using the following command:

    bundle exec rails server
    
  14. Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to view your Solidus store.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Solidus on an Ubuntu Server latest version! You can now explore Solidus and start building your e-commerce store.