How to Install Sandstorm on nixOS Latest

Sandstorm is an open-source platform that allows users to install and run multiple apps securely on their server. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to install Sandstorm on nixOS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we start, ensure you have the following:

A nixOS Latest server with root access
Access to a Linux command line
A stable Internet connection

Step 1: Update your System

Before installing Sandstorm on nixOS Latest, ensure that your system is up to date. Run the following command below to update your system:

sudo nixos-rebuild switch

Step 2: Install Sandstorm

Now that our system is up-to-date, it's time to install Sandstorm. Open your terminal and run the following command:

sudo nix-env -iA nixos.sandstorm

The above command will fetch Sandstorm from the nixpkgs repository and install it on your machine.

Step 3: Configure Sandstorm

After installing Sandstorm, you need to configure it before use. Run the following command in your terminal:

sudo sandstorm setup

The above command will guide you through the configuration process.

Note: Ensure to take note of the admin token generated during the configuration process. It is required to log in to the Sandstorm dashboard.

Step 4: Start Sandstorm

Now that Sandstorm is installed and configured, it's time to start the service. Run the following command:

sudo systemctl start sandstorm

Step 5: Access Sandstorm

After starting the Sandstorm service, you can access the dashboard by visiting your server’s IP address or hostname followed by :6080 in your browser:

http://your-server-ip:6080

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Sandstorm on nixOS Latest. You can now use Sandstorm to install and host a variety of web applications securely on your server.