How to Install Ampache on Void Linux

Ampache is a free, open-source web-based music streaming and management application that allows you to access your music collection from anywhere in the world using any web browser or mobile device. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Ampache on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you begin with the installation process, make sure you have root or sudo access to your Void Linux system.

Step 1: Update Your System

The first step is to make sure that your system is up-to-date. Run the following command:

sudo xbps-install -Suy

This will update your system's package cache and check for updates to any installed packages.

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Ampache requires several dependencies to be installed on your system before it can be installed. Run the following command to install the required dependencies:

sudo xbps-install -S php7 php7-mysqli php7-json php7-gd php7-xmlreader php7-xmlwriter php7-zip

This command will install PHP 7 and all the necessary modules required by Ampache.

Step 3: Download Ampache

You can download the latest version of Ampache from the official website (https://ampache.org/). Once downloaded, extract the archive to the directory of your choice. In this tutorial, we will assume that you have extracted the archive to /opt/ampache.

Step 4: Configure Ampache

Now it's time to configure Ampache. Navigate to the /opt/ampache directory and make a copy of the config.php.dist file:

cd /opt/ampache
cp config{.php.dist,.php}

Open the config.php file in your text editor:

nano config.php

In this file, you will need to set various settings, such as the path to your music collection, the database settings, and other options. Follow the instructions in the file to configure Ampache to your liking.

Step 5: Create the Apache Virtual Host

Ampache requires a web server to function. In this tutorial, we will be using Apache as the web server. Create a new Apache virtual host file for Ampache:

sudo nano /etc/httpd/conf.d/ampache.conf

Add the following content to the file:

<VirtualHost *:80>
    ServerAdmin webmaster@localhost
    DocumentRoot "/opt/ampache"
    ServerName yourdomain.com
    <Directory "/opt/ampache">
        Options FollowSymLinks
        AllowOverride All
        Require all granted
    </Directory>
</VirtualHost>

Replace yourdomain.com with the domain name or IP address that you want to use to access Ampache. Save and close the file.

Step 6: Restart Apache

After creating the virtual host file for Ampache, restart Apache for the changes to take effect:

sudo service httpd restart

Step 7: Access Ampache

Open your web browser and navigate to the domain name or IP address that you set in the virtual host configuration earlier. You should see the Ampache login page.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Ampache on Void Linux. Now you can upload your music collection to Ampache and enjoy streaming your favorite songs from anywhere.