How to Install Turtl on Ubuntu Server Latest

Turtl is a note-taking and bookmarking application that helps you organize your ideas and keep them secure. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Turtl on Ubuntu Server.

Prerequisites

Before installing Turtl, make sure you have the following:

  • Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS/18.04 LTS
  • A non-root user account with sudo privileges
  • Basic command-line knowledge

Step 1 – Update System Packages

Login to your Ubuntu Server and update the system packages to their latest version. Use the following command to do so:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y

Step 2 – Install Required Dependencies

Turtl requires Node.js and MongoDB to run. Install Node.js and MongoDB by running the following commands:

sudo apt-get install -y nodejs npm mongodb

Step 3 – Clone Turtl Repository

Once you have installed Node.js and MongoDB, clone the Turtl repository to your server using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/turtl/js.git turtl

Step 4 – Install Turtl

Navigate to the Turtl directory and install Turtl by running the following command:

cd turtl
npm install

Step 5 – Run Turtl

To start Turtl, run the following command:

npm start

Turtl should now be accessible by opening a web browser and visiting http://localhost:8181.

Step 6 – Configure Turtl

By default, Turtl uses a local database to store your data. However, if you want to use a remote MongoDB instance, you can change the database configuration by editing the config.json file:

nano config.json

Change the database settings as per your requirements and save the file.

Conclusion

That’s it! You have successfully installed Turtl on your Ubuntu Server. You can now start using Turtl to organize your notes and bookmarks.