{"id":1998,"date":"2025-01-21T21:01:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T03:07:36","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:17","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:17","slug":"how-to-install-rabbitmq-on-ubuntu-24-04-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-rabbitmq-on-ubuntu-24-04-server\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS & VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 RabbitMQ on Ubuntu 24.04 Server"},"content":{"rendered":"

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RabbitMQ<\/strong> is a widely-used open-source message broker that enables applications to communicate asynchronously by sending messages between producers and consumers. It\u2019s ideal for building scalable, distributed systems. In this guide, we will walk you through how to install RabbitMQ on Ubuntu 24.04 Server, perfect for VPS servers<\/strong> hosting applications that require reliable messaging systems.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n

Before installing RabbitMQ, it’s important to ensure your server is up to date. Run the following command to update your package list and upgrade any outdated packages:<\/p>\n

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 2: Install Erlang<\/h2>\n
RabbitMQ relies on Erlang, so the first step is to install the Erlang package. Add the necessary Erlang repository to your server by running the following commands:<\/p>\n
\r\nsudo apt install -y curl gnupg apt-transport-https\r\ncurl -fsSL https:\/\/packages.erlang-solutions.com\/ubuntu\/erlang_solutions.asc | sudo apt-key add -\r\necho \"deb https:\/\/packages.erlang-solutions.com\/ubuntu focal contrib\" | sudo tee \/etc\/apt\/sources.list.d\/erlang.list\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n
Once the repository is added, update your package list and install Erlang:<\/p>\n
sudo apt update\r\nsudo apt install erlang -y<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 3: Install RabbitMQ<\/h2>\n
Next, install RabbitMQ by adding its official repository. Run the following commands to add the RabbitMQ repository to your system:<\/p>\n
\r\necho \"deb https:\/\/dl.cloudsmith.io\/public\/rabbitmq\/rabbitmq-erlang\/deb\/ubuntu focal main\" | sudo tee \/etc\/apt\/sources.list.d\/rabbitmq.list\r\ncurl -fsSL https:\/\/dl.cloudsmith.io\/public\/rabbitmq\/rabbitmq-erlang\/gpg.83FBA17561E8805E2CF68F50C3D310BA61E928D4.key | sudo apt-key add -\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n
After adding the repository, update the package list and install RabbitMQ:<\/p>\n
sudo apt update\r\nsudo apt install rabbitmq-server -y<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 4: Start and Enable RabbitMQ<\/h2>\n
Once RabbitMQ is installed, start the service and enable it to start automatically on boot:<\/p>\n
\r\nsudo systemctl start rabbitmq-server\r\nsudo systemctl enable rabbitmq-server\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n
To verify that RabbitMQ is running, use the following command:<\/p>\n
sudo systemctl status rabbitmq-server<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 5: Enable the RabbitMQ Management Console<\/h2>\n
RabbitMQ comes with a management console that provides a web-based interface for monitoring and managing your RabbitMQ server. To enable it, run the following command:<\/p>\n
sudo rabbitmq-plugins enable rabbitmq_management<\/code><\/pre>\n
The management interface is now available at http:\/\/your_server_ip:15672<\/code>. By default, RabbitMQ uses the default credentials (guest<\/code>\/guest<\/code>), but you should create a new user for better security.<\/p>\n
Step 6: Create an Administrative User<\/h2>\n
To secure your RabbitMQ installation, create a new user with administrative privileges. Replace your_username<\/code> and your_password<\/code> with your desired username and password:<\/p>\n
\r\nsudo rabbitmqctl add_user your_username your_password\r\nsudo rabbitmqctl set_user_tags your_username administrator\r\nsudo rabbitmqctl set_permissions -p \/ your_username \".*\" \".*\" \".*\"\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n
You can now log into the management console with your new administrative credentials at http:\/\/your_server_ip:15672<\/code>.<\/p>\n
Step 7: Configure Firewall (Optional)<\/h2>\n
If you are running a firewall on your server, ensure that RabbitMQ’s default ports (5672 for messaging and 15672 for the management console) are open. Use the following commands to allow RabbitMQ traffic through UFW:<\/p>\n
\r\nsudo ufw allow 5672\/tcp\r\nsudo ufw allow 15672\/tcp\r\nsudo ufw reload\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 8: Managing RabbitMQ<\/h2>\n
RabbitMQ provides several commands for managing your server. Below are some of the commonly used commands:<\/p>\n