How to Install Bloben on Ubuntu Server Latest

Bloben is an open-source productivity tool that allows users to create and manage notes, to-do lists, contacts, and more. This tutorial guides you through the installation of Bloben on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Step 1: Update Your Server

Ensure your server is up-to-date by running the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Node.js and NPM

Since Bloben is built on the Node.js platform, install Node.js and NPM with these commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install nodejs
sudo apt install npm

Verify the installation:

node -v
npm -v

Step 3: Install and Configure MongoDB

Bloben requires a database. Follow the official MongoDB documentation for installation and configuration.

Step 4: Clone the Bloben Repository

Download and install Bloben by cloning the repository:

git clone https://github.com/Bloben/Bloben-server.git

Step 5: Install the Necessary Dependencies

Navigate to the project directory and install dependencies:

cd Bloben-server
npm install

Step 6: Configure the Environment Variables

Edit the .env file to configure environment variables:

nano .env

Set the following variables:

MONGO_URI=mongodb://<user>:<password>@<hostname>:<port>/<database>

SESSION_SECRET=<random_alphanumeric_string>

BLOBEN_SECRET=<random_alphanumeric_string>

Save changes with Ctrl + X, then Y and Enter.

Step 7: Start the Bloben Server

Run the following command to start the server:

npm start

Step 8: Access the Bloben Web Application

Open your browser and navigate to http://<server_ip>:3000 to access the application.

In this guide, you learned how to install and configure Bloben on Ubuntu Server Latest, enhancing your productivity with this open-source tool.