How to Install InvoicePlane on NixOS Latest

InvoicePlane is a popular open-source web-based invoicing platform that allows users to easily manage their invoices, clients, and payments. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install InvoicePlane on NixOS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the installation, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A NixOS Latest server or VPS
• Root access to the server
• A secure shell (SSH) client
• Basic command-line skills

Step 1 - Install MySQL Database Server

Before we proceed with the installation, we need to install the MySQL database server. Run the following command in your terminal:

sudo nix-env -i mysql

After the installation completes, run the following command to start the MySQL server:

sudo systemctl start mysql

Next, we need to secure the MySQL installation by running the following command:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

Follow the prompts to secure your MySQL installation by setting the root password and removing the test database.

Step 2 - Install a Web Server

We need a web server to host the InvoicePlane web application. In this tutorial, we will use the Apache web server. Run the following command in your terminal to install the Apache web server:

sudo nix-env -i apache

After the installation completes, run the following command to start the Apache web server:

sudo systemctl start apache

Verify that the web server is working by typing the IP address of your server in your web browser. You should see the default Apache web page.

Step 3 - Download InvoicePlane

Now we can download the latest version of InvoicePlane from its official GitHub repository. Run the following command in your terminal to download the latest version of InvoicePlane:

sudo git clone https://github.com/InvoicePlane/InvoicePlane.git /var/www/invoiceplane

After the download completes, change the ownership of the invoiceplane directory to the Apache web server user www-data by running the following command:

sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/invoiceplane

Step 4 - Create a Database and User for InvoicePlane

Next, we need to create a new database and user for InvoicePlane. Run the following commands in your terminal to access the MySQL shell:

sudo mysql

Next, create a new database and user by running the following SQL commands:

CREATE DATABASE invoiceplane_db;
CREATE USER 'invoiceplane_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON invoiceplane_db.* TO 'invoiceplane_user'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;

Replace password with a strong password for the invoiceplane_user.

Step 5 - Configure InvoicePlane

Now we need to configure the InvoicePlane web application by editing the ipconfig.php file. Run the following command in your terminal to open the file in the Nano text editor:

sudo nano /var/www/invoiceplane/ipconfig.php

Update the following configuration parameters:

define('IP_DB_HOST', 'localhost');
define('IP_DB_NAME', 'invoiceplane_db');
define('IP_DB_USER', 'invoiceplane_user');
define('IP_DB_PASSWORD', 'password');

Replace password with the password that you set for the invoiceplane_user in the previous step.

Next, save the changes and exit the editor by pressing CTRL+X, followed by Y, then ENTER.

Step 6 - Set File Permissions

Set the appropriate file permissions for the InvoicePlane web application by running the following commands:

sudo chmod -R 777 /var/www/invoiceplane

Step 7 - Access Your Site

Finally, access your InvoicePlane web application by typing the IP address of your server in your web browser. You should see the InvoicePlane installation page.

Follow the prompts to complete the installation by entering the required details, such as your email address, password, and company name.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed InvoicePlane on NixOS Latest. You can now start managing your invoices, clients, and payments with ease using the InvoicePlane web application.