How to Install Wastebin on Ubuntu Server Latest

This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of Wastebin, which is an open-source project available on Github. Wastebin is a fast and simple pastebin replacement, written in Go. This tutorial is specifically for the Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have the following installed in your system:

• Ubuntu Server Latest
• Git

Step 1: Installing Go

To install Go on your Ubuntu Server, you need to download Go from the official website.

wget https://dl.google.com/go/go1.16.5.linux-amd64.tar.gz

Extract the downloaded package to /usr/local:

sudo tar -C /usr/local -xzf go1.16.5.linux-amd64.tar.gz

Next, set the environment variables for Go:

sudo nano /etc/profile.d/goenv.sh

Add the following lines to the file:

export GOPATH=$HOME/go
export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/go/bin:$GOPATH/bin

Save and close the file.

Reload the file to apply the changes:

source /etc/profile.d/goenv.sh

Check if Go is installed and working:

go version

Step 2: Cloning the Wastebin Repository

Clone the Wastebin repository using Git:

git clone https://github.com/matze/wastebin.git

Step 3: Building and Running Wastebin

Change directory to the Wastebin directory:

cd wastebin

Build the Wastebin binary:

make

Run the Wastebin binary:

./wastebin

Step 4: Using Wastebin

Open your favorite browser and access Wastebin at http://localhost:8080. You can create a new paste by typing or pasting text in the input field and clicking the "Save" button.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have explained how to install Wastebin on Ubuntu Server Latest. Now you can use Wastebin to create and share pastes on your own server.