Installing Tigase XMPP server on Ubuntu Server

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Tigase XMPP server on Ubuntu Server. Tigase is an open-source XMPP server that provides a fast and lightweight solution for building real-time communication applications.

Prerequisites

Before starting, you should have the following:

  • A server running Ubuntu Server Latest version
  • Root or sudo access to your server
  • Basic knowledge of working with the command line

Step 1: Update the System

First, update the system to ensure that all packages are up to date.

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Java

Tigase requires Java 8 or later to run. To install Java, run the following commands:

sudo apt install default-jdk

Verify that Java is successfully installed by running the following command:

java -version

Step 3: Download and Extract Tigase

Download the latest version of Tigase from https://tigase.net/xmpp-server/download/. You can use the following command to download it:

wget https://builds.tigase.net/tigase-server/Tigase-7.1.3-b5078-dist-max.zip

Extract the downloaded file using the unzip command:

unzip Tigase-7.1.3-b5078-dist-max.zip

Step 4: Configure Tigase

Tigase configuration files are located in the ./etc directory. There are several configuration files that need to be modified before running Tigase.

First, copy the example configuration file.

cd Tigase-7.1.3-b5078
cp etc/tigase.xml.example etc/tigase.conf.xml

Next, edit the configuration file to match your system. You can use nano or vi to edit the file:

nano etc/tigase.conf.xml

Modify the following settings:

  • Set the hostname to your server's hostname or IP address
  • Enable the ports you need
  • Set the admin password

Step 5: Start Tigase

Start Tigase by running the following command:

./scripts/tigase.sh start etc/tigase.conf.xml

You can verify that Tigase is running by viewing the log file:

tail -f logs/tigase-console.log

Conclusion

Now you have successfully installed Tigase XMPP server on Ubuntu Server. You can now use Tigase to build real-time communication applications. Remember to keep your installation up to date by regularly checking for updates on the Tigase website.