{"id":125,"date":"2024-05-29T17:02:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T16:44:59","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:15","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:15","slug":"how-to-install-freescout-help-desk-on-debian-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-freescout-help-desk-on-debian-12\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS & VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 FreeScout Help Desk on Debian 12"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h2>\n

FreeScout is an open-source help desk and shared inbox system for email management. It allows teams to manage customer support emails efficiently. This guide will walk you through the process of installing FreeScout Help Desk on Debian 12.<\/p>\n

Prerequisites<\/h2>\n

Before you begin, ensure you have:<\/p>\n

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  1. A Debian 12 server or desktop system<\/li>\n
  2. Root or sudo privileges<\/li>\n
  3. PHP 7.2 or later installed<\/li>\n
  4. Composer installed<\/li>\n
  5. MySQL or MariaDB installed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Step 1: Install Required Packages<\/h2>\n

    Update the package index and install required packages:<\/p>\n

    sudo apt update\r\nsudo apt install -y apache2 mariadb-server php libapache2-mod-php php-mysql composer unzip<\/code><\/pre>\n
    Step 2: Download FreeScout<\/h2>\n
    Create a directory for FreeScout and navigate into it:<\/p>\n
    mkdir \/var\/www\/freescout\r\ncd \/var\/www\/freescout<\/code><\/pre>\n
    Download FreeScout using Composer:<\/p>\n
    composer create-project --prefer-dist freescout\/freescout<\/code><\/pre>\n
    Step 3: Configure Apache<\/h2>\n
    Create a new Apache configuration file for FreeScout:<\/p>\n
    sudo nano \/etc\/apache2\/sites-available\/freescout.conf<\/code><\/pre>\n
    Add the following configuration:<\/p>\n
    <VirtualHost *:80>\r\n    ServerAdmin admin@example.com\r\n    DocumentRoot \/var\/www\/freescout\/public\r\n\r\n    ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}\/error.log\r\n    CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}\/access.log combined\r\n\r\n    <Directory \/var\/www\/freescout\/public>\r\n        Options -Indexes +FollowSymLinks +MultiViews\r\n        AllowOverride All\r\n        Require all granted\r\n    <\/Directory>\r\n<\/VirtualHost><\/code><\/pre>\n
    Enable the FreeScout site and restart Apache:<\/p>\n
    sudo a2ensite freescout\r\nsudo systemctl restart apache2<\/code><\/pre>\n
    Step 4: Set Up Database<\/h2>\n
    Create a new database and user for FreeScout:<\/p>\n
    sudo mysql -u root -p<\/code><\/pre>\n
    Enter your MySQL root password when prompted, then create the database and user:<\/p>\n
    CREATE DATABASE freesocut_db;\r\nCREATE USER 'freesocut_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'your_password';\r\nGRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON freesocut_db.* TO 'freesocut_user'@'localhost';\r\nFLUSH PRIVILEGES;\r\nexit;<\/code><\/pre>\n
    Step 5: Install FreeScout<\/h2>\n
    Access FreeScout installation wizard in a web browser:<\/p>\n
    http:\/\/your_domain_or_ip\/install<\/code><\/pre>\n
    Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. You will need to provide your database details and create an admin account.<\/p>\n
    Step 6: Finish Installation<\/h2>\n
    Once the installation is complete, remove the install<\/code> directory for security:<\/p>\n
    rm -rf \/var\/www\/freescout\/install<\/code><\/pre>\n
    Conclusion<\/h2>\n
    Congratulations! You have successfully installed FreeScout Help Desk on Debian 12. You can now start managing your customer support emails efficiently using FreeScout.<\/p>\n
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