How to Install ZNC on Void Linux

ZNC is an IRC bouncer that allows you to stay connected to your favorite IRC networks even when you're not online. In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the steps to install ZNC on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites installed:

• Void Linux with a non-root user with sudo privileges.
• A terminal emulator.

Step 1: Update the System

Make sure your system is up-to-date by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install -Su

Step 2: Install the ZNC Package

To install the ZNC package, run the following command:

sudo xbps-install znc

Step 3: Configure ZNC

Create and configure your ZNC user by running the following command:

sudo -u <USERNAME> znc --makeconf

Replace <USERNAME> with your username.

You'll be prompted to choose the settings for your ZNC user, such as username, password, IRC network, and port number. Give your user a unique and secure name and password to protect your connection.

Step 4: Start the ZNC Service

To start the ZNC service, run the following command:

sudo ln -s /etc/sv/znc /var/service/

This creates a symbolic link to the znc directory in the /var/service directory, which the runit service manager uses to start and stop the ZNC service.

Step 5: Verify the ZNC Service

To verify that the ZNC service is running, run the following command:

sv status znc

You should see a status message indicating that the ZNC service is running.

Step 6: Connect to the ZNC Bouncer

Now that the ZNC service is running, you can connect to it through your IRC client. Use the username and password you created in Step 3 to connect.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we showed you how to install ZNC on Void Linux. With the IRC bouncer ZNC, you can stay connected to your favorite IRC networks even when you're offline.