How to Install Jitsi Meet on Ubuntu Latest

Introduction

Jitsi Meet is a versatile open-source video conferencing solution that facilitates seamless online meetings and video calls. This guide will walk you through the installation process of Jitsi Meet on the latest version of Ubuntu.

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following before starting:

• A server running the latest version of Ubuntu.
• A domain name directed to your server’s IP address.
• Basic knowledge of terminal commands.

Step 1: Update Your System

Begin by updating your package list and upgrading all system packages to their latest versions. Use the following commands in your terminal:

sudo apt update

sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Jitsi Meet

Jitsi Meet offers a convenient all-in-one package for installation. Start by adding the Jitsi package repository and proceed with the installation:

sudo apt install -y gnupg2

wget -qO - https://download.jitsi.org/jitsi-key.gpg.key | sudo apt-key add -

sudo sh -c "echo 'deb https://download.jitsi.org stable/' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/jitsi-stable.list"

sudo apt update

sudo apt install -y jitsi-meet

Step 3: Configure the Firewall

To ensure Jitsi Meet functions properly, configure your firewall to allow traffic on the necessary ports. Execute the following commands:

sudo ufw allow 80/tcp

sudo ufw allow 443/tcp

sudo ufw allow 10000/udp

sudo ufw allow 22/tcp

sudo ufw enable

Step 4: Set Up a TLS Certificate

Secure your Jitsi Meet instance with HTTPS by obtaining a TLS certificate, ideally through Let's Encrypt:

sudo /usr/share/jitsi-meet/scripts/install-letsencrypt-cert.sh

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete this setup.

Step 5: Access Jitsi Meet

After installation, open a web browser and go to your domain. You should see the Jitsi Meet interface, ready for you to start a new meeting or join an existing one.

Conclusion

You've successfully installed Jitsi Meet on the latest Ubuntu version. Now, you can host secure and efficient video conferences directly from your server.