--- title: "How to Install Firefly III on an Ubuntu VPS - CloudBlast" description: "How to Install Firefly III on an Ubuntu VPS" url: "https://cloudblast.io/de/article/How-to-Install-Firefly-III-on-an-Ubuntu-VPS" language: "de-DE" --- BLOG # How to Install Firefly III on an Ubuntu VPS 5€ GRATISGUTHABEN bei Registrierung Registrieren Sie sich bei CloudBlast und erhalten Sie 5€ Cloud-Guthaben für die Bereitstellung Ihrer VPS [5€ gratis sichern](https://console.cloudblast.io/auth/login?ref=2) - [Zurück](https://cloudblast.io/de) - [Alle Artikel](https://cloudblast.io/de/blog) 2024-08-28 ### How to Install Firefly III on an Ubuntu VPS tutorials Are you ready to take control of your personal finances? Look no further than Firefly III, the powerful open-source personal finance manager. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through installing Firefly III on your CloudBlast VPS, empowering you to track, manage, and optimize your financial life with ease. **What is Firefly III?** Firefly III is a free, open-source personal finance manager that helps you track your income, expenses, and everything in between. With its user-friendly interface and powerful features, it's the perfect tool for budgeting, tracking investments, and gaining insights into your spending habits. **Prerequisites** Before we dive in, make sure you have: \- A CloudBlast VPS running Ubuntu 22.04 LTS \- Root access or a user with sudo privileges \- Basic command-line knowledge **Step 1: Update Your System** First, let's ensure your system is up-to-date: > > sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y >   **Step 2: Install Essential Packages** Install the necessary packages: > > sudo apt install -y git curl zip unzip imagemagick gnupg2 >   **Step 3: Set Up the Database** Firefly III needs a database. Let's install MariaDB: > > sudo apt install -y mariadb-server mariadb-client > sudo mysql\_secure\_installation >   Follow the prompts to secure your MariaDB installation. Now, let's create a database for Firefly III: > > sudo mysql -u root -p >   In the MySQL prompt, run: > > CREATE DATABASE firefly; > CREATE USER 'firefly'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'your\_strong\_password'; > GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON firefly.\* TO 'firefly'@'localhost'; > FLUSH PRIVILEGES; > EXIT; >   **Step 4: Install PHP and Required Extensions** Firefly III runs on PHP. Install PHP 8.1 and necessary extensions: > > sudo apt install -y php8.1 php8.1-cli php8.1-common php8.1-curl php8.1-gd php8.1-intl php8.1-mbstring php8.1-mysql php8.1-xml php8.1-zip >   **Step 5: Install Composer** Composer is essential for managing PHP dependencies: > > curl -sS https://getcomposer.org/installer | sudo php -- --install-dir=/usr/local/bin --filename=composer >   **Step 6: Install Firefly III** Now, let's get Firefly III installed: > > cd /var/www > sudo git clone https://github.com/firefly-iii/firefly-iii > cd firefly-iii > sudo composer install --no-dev >   **Step 7: Configure Firefly III** Copy the example environment file: > > sudo cp .env.example .env >   Generate an app key: > > sudo php artisan key:generate >   Edit the .env file: > > sudo nano .env >   Update the following lines: > > APP\_URL=http://your\_domain\_or\_ip > DB\_DATABASE=firefly > DB\_USERNAME=firefly > DB\_PASSWORD=your\_strong\_password >   Save and exit the file. **Step 8: Set Proper Permissions** Ensure the web server can access the files: > > sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/firefly-iii > sudo chmod -R 775 /var/www/firefly-iii/storage >   **Step 9: Set Up the Web Server** If you're using Apache, create a new virtual host: > > sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/firefly.conf >   Add the following content: > > >     ServerName your\_domain\_or\_ip >     DocumentRoot /var/www/firefly-iii/public > >     >         Options Indexes FollowSymLinks MultiViews >         AllowOverride All >         Require all granted >     > >     ErrorLog ${APACHE\_LOG\_DIR}/firefly\_error.log >     CustomLog ${APACHE\_LOG\_DIR}/firefly\_access.log combined > >   Enable the site and restart Apache: > > sudo a2ensite firefly.conf > sudo systemctl restart apache2 >   **Step 10: Initialize Firefly III** Run the following commands to set up the database and create a user: > > cd /var/www/firefly-iii > sudo php artisan migrate --seed > sudo php artisan firefly:upgrade-database > sudo php artisan firefly:verify >   **Step 11: Access Your New Firefly III Installation** You can now access Firefly III by navigating to \`http://your\_domain\_or\_ip\` in your web browser. Log in with the default credentials: \- Email: \`admin@example.com\` \- Password: \`secret\` Make sure to change these immediately! **Conclusion: Your Financial Journey Begins** Congratulations! You've successfully installed Firefly III on your CloudBlast VPS. You now have a powerful, self-hosted personal finance manager at your fingertips. Start by importing your transactions, setting up budgets, and exploring the wealth of features Firefly III offers. Remember, this is just the beginning of your journey to financial mastery. Take time to explore all the features and customize Firefly III to fit your unique financial situation. If you encounter any issues or need assistance optimizing your CloudBlast VPS for Firefly III, don't hesitate to reach out to our expert support team. Happy budgeting, and here's to your financial success! 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