How to Install Umami Analytics on Debian 12
Introduction
Umami is a simple and elegant open-source web analytics solution. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Umami Analytics on Debian 12.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have:
- A Debian 12 server or desktop system
- Node.js installed on your system. You can install Node.js using the following command:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y nodejs npm
Step 1: Clone Umami Repository
Clone the Umami repository from GitHub:
git clone https://github.com/mikecao/umami.git
Step 2: Navigate to Umami Directory
Change into the Umami directory:
cd umami
Step 3: Install Dependencies
Install Umami dependencies using npm:
npm install --production
Step 4: Configure Umami
Edit the .env file to configure Umami:
nano .env
Update the following settings:
BASE_URL=http://your_domain.com
DATABASE_URL=sqlite://./umami.sqlite
Step 5: Build and Run Umami
Build and run Umami:
npm run build
npm start
Step 6: Access Umami
Open a web browser and navigate to the base URL you configured in the .env file (e.g., http://your_domain.com) to access Umami Analytics.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Umami Analytics on Debian 12. You can now use Umami to track and analyze website traffic.
