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How to Install Cozy Ganoosh: A Step-by-Step Guide

Installing Cozy Ganoosh, an open-source, modular, and scalable web application, can be a daunting task for beginners. However, with this comprehensive guide, you’ll be able to set up Cozy Ganoosh in no time. In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of installing Cozy Ganoosh on your system, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience.

1. Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure your system meets the following prerequisites:

– A server with at least 2GB of RAM and 20GB of disk space.
– Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) installed on your server.
– A web server like Apache or Nginx installed and running on your server.
– An SSL certificate for secure communication (optional but recommended).

2. Downloading and Extracting Cozy Ganoosh

1. Visit the official Cozy Ganoosh GitHub repository: https://github.com/cozy/cozy-ganoosh.
2. Click on the “Clone or download” button and choose “Download ZIP.”
3. Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a directory on your server, for example, /var/www/cozy-ganoosh.

3. Installing Node.js and npm

If you haven’t already installed Node.js and npm on your server, follow these steps:

1. Download the appropriate Node.js version for your server from the official website: https://nodejs.org/.
2. Extract the downloaded file to a directory on your server, for example, /usr/local.
3. Create a symbolic link to the Node.js binary:
“`
sudo ln -s /usr/local/node-v14.17.0/bin/node /usr/local/bin/node
“`
4. Install npm by running:
“`
sudo npm install -g npm@latest
“`

4. Installing Cozy Ganoosh Dependencies

1. Navigate to the Cozy Ganoosh directory:
“`
cd /var/www/cozy-ganoosh
“`
2. Install the required dependencies by running:
“`
npm install
“`

5. Configuring the Web Server

1. Configure your web server (Apache or Nginx) to serve the Cozy Ganoosh application. Here’s an example configuration for Nginx:

“`
server {
listen 443 ssl;
server_name yourdomain.com;

ssl_certificate /etc/ssl/certs/yourdomain.com.crt;
ssl_certificate_key /etc/ssl/private/yourdomain.com.key;

location / {
proxy_pass http://localhost:3000;
proxy_http_version 1.1;
proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
proxy_set_header Connection ‘upgrade’;
proxy_set_header Host $host;
proxy_cache_bypass $http_upgrade;
}
}
“`

2. Save the configuration and restart your web server.

6. Running Cozy Ganoosh

1. Navigate to the Cozy Ganoosh directory:
“`
cd /var/www/cozy-ganoosh
“`
2. Start the Cozy Ganoosh application by running:
“`
npm start
“`

3. Access the Cozy Ganoosh application using your web browser and the URL provided by your web server configuration (e.g., https://yourdomain.com).

Congratulations! You’ve successfully installed Cozy Ganoosh on your server. Now you can start building and deploying your web applications using this powerful framework.