Introduction
Gitea is a self-hosted Git service and DevOps platform written in Go. It is lightweight and easy to install. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Gitea using Docker on Debian 12.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have:
- A Debian 12 server or desktop system
- Docker installed on Debian 12. If not installed, you can follow this guide: Docker Installation Guide for Debian.
Step 1: Pull Gitea Docker Image
Run the following command to pull the Gitea Docker image:
sudo docker pull gitea/gitea:latest
Step 2: Create Docker Volume
Create a Docker volume for persistent data storage:
sudo docker volume create gitea-data
Step 3: Run Gitea Docker Container
Run the Gitea Docker container with the following command:
sudo docker run -d --name=gitea -p 3000:3000 -v gitea-data:/data gitea/gitea:latest
Step 4: Access Gitea Web Interface
Open a web browser and navigate to http://your_server_ip:3000 to access the Gitea web interface.
Step 5: Configure Gitea
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup of Gitea. You will need to provide details such as database settings, site configuration, and administrative user credentials.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Gitea DevOps Platform using Docker on Debian 12. You can now use Gitea for version control and collaboration on your projects.
