[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fx3spU1hAKrQYoel-V-7v9SisJ5jZfPK41vpzniD0Xuc":3},[4],{"id":5,"title":6,"content":7,"keywords":8,"category":9,"image":10,"date":11,"totalPages":12},467,"How-to-Install-Ackee-Analytics-on-the-Latest-Ubuntu-Server:-Complete-Guide","\u003Ch2>Introduction\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Ackee\u003C\u002Fstrong> is a powerful, open-source analytics tool designed to provide web developers with detailed insights into website performance, including page views, user flow, and heatmaps. This step-by-step guide will show you how to install Ackee on the latest version of Ubuntu Server, helping you set up a robust web analytics platform without relying on third-party services.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>Prerequisites\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Before you begin, ensure that your Ubuntu server is up-to-date and you have \u003Cstrong>root\u003C\u002Fstrong> or \u003Cstrong>sudo\u003C\u002Fstrong> privileges. A reliable internet connection is also essential for downloading necessary packages and dependencies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>Step 1: Update Your Ubuntu Server\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>It's vital to start with the latest software updates. Run the following command to update all packages:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cpre>\u003Ccode>sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y\u003C\u002Fcode>\u003C\u002Fpre>\n\u003Cp>This ensures your system is secure and compatible with Ackee's requirements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>Step 2: Install Essential Dependencies\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Ackee depends on several libraries and tools. Install them with:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cpre>\u003Ccode>sudo apt install curl build-essential libcairo2-dev libpango1.0-dev libjpeg-dev libgif-dev librsvg2-dev -y\u003C\u002Fcode>\u003C\u002Fpre>\n\n\u003Ch2>Step 3: Set Up MongoDB Database\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Ackee uses \u003Cstrong>MongoDB\u003C\u002Fstrong> as its database for storing analytics information. Follow these steps to install and enable MongoDB:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Add MongoDB Repository\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cpre>\u003Ccode>wget -qO - https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mongodb.org\u002Fstatic\u002Fpgp\u002Fserver-4.4.asc | sudo apt-key add -\necho \"deb [ arch=amd64,arm64 ] https:\u002F\u002Frepo.mongodb.org\u002Fapt\u002Fubuntu focal\u002Fmongodb-org\u002F4.4 multiverse\" | sudo tee \u002Fetc\u002Fapt\u002Fsources.list.d\u002Fmongodb-org-4.4.list\u003C\u002Fcode>\u003C\u002Fpre>\n\n\u003Ch3>Install MongoDB\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cpre>\u003Ccode>sudo apt update\nsudo apt install mongodb-org -y\u003C\u002Fcode>\u003C\u002Fpre>\n\n\u003Ch3>Enable and Start MongoDB\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cpre>\u003Ccode>sudo systemctl start mongod\nsudo systemctl enable mongod\u003C\u002Fcode>\u003C\u002Fpre>\n\u003Cp>This will launch MongoDB and set it to start automatically on system boot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>Step 4: Download and Install Ackee\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Ch3>Download the Latest Ackee Release\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cpre>\u003Ccode>curl -L https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Felecterious\u002FAckee\u002Farchive\u002Frefs\u002Ftags\u002Fv5.0.0.tar.gz -o ackee.tar.gz\u003C\u002Fcode>\u003C\u002Fpre>\n\n\u003Ch3>Extract and Move Ackee Files\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cpre>\u003Ccode>tar xzf ackee.tar.gz\nsudo mv Ackee-5.0.0 \u002Fopt\u002Fackee\u003C\u002Fcode>\u003C\u002Fpre>\n\n\u003Ch3>Install Ackee Dependencies\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cpre>\u003Ccode>cd \u002Fopt\u002Fackee\nnpm install\u003C\u002Fcode>\u003C\u002Fpre>\n\n\u003Ch3>Start Ackee Analytics Server\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cpre>\u003Ccode>npm start\u003C\u002Fcode>\u003C\u002Fpre>\n\u003Cp>Once the server is running, Ackee will be accessible via your server's public IP address and port 3000:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cpre>\u003Ccode>http:\u002F\u002Fyour_server_ip:3000\u002F\u003C\u002Fcode>\u003C\u002Fpre>\n\n\u003Ch2>Conclusion\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>You've now successfully installed \u003Cstrong>Ackee\u003C\u002Fstrong> on your Ubuntu Server. By following these steps, you can take full control of your website analytics, monitor user behavior, and visualize visitor trends securely and privately. Leverage Ackee’s rich feature set to optimize your web presence and make data-driven decisions for your projects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","Ackee, Ubuntu Server, install analytics, MongoDB setup, open-source web analytics, Ackee installatio","analytics","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.cloudblast.io\u002Fuploads\u002Fe3b6ed19479ba55b.png","2026-04-07",1]