{"id":2938,"date":"2025-02-24T17:01:03","date_gmt":"2024-11-16T01:44:34","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:19","slug":"how-to-install-rocket-chat-server-on-rocky-linux-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-rocket-chat-server-on-rocky-linux-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS & VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 Rocket.Chat Server on Rocky Linux 8"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Rocket.Chat is an open-source team communication platform that allows you to communicate via chat, video, and audio. In this guide, we will walk you through the installation of Rocket.Chat Server on Rocky Linux 8. Whether you are deploying it on a local server or using a , this tutorial covers all the necessary steps.<\/p>\n

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

Before installing Rocket.Chat, ensure your system is up to date. Run the following commands:<\/p>\n

sudo dnf update -y<\/code><\/pre>\n
Keeping your system updated is crucial for security and performance, whether you’re setting it up locally or on a VPS Windows VPS Servers<\/a> platform.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 2: Install Required Dependencies<\/h2>\n
Rocket.Chat requires Node.js and MongoDB. First, install the necessary dependencies:<\/p>\n
\r\nsudo dnf install -y curl wget\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 3: Install MongoDB<\/h2>\n
Import the MongoDB public GPG key:<\/p>\n
\r\nsudo rpm --import https:\/\/www.mongodb.org\/static\/pgp\/server-4.4.asc\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
Create a new MongoDB repository file:<\/p>\n
\r\necho \"[mongodb-org-4.4]\r\nname=MongoDB Repository\r\nbaseurl=https:\/\/repo.mongodb.org\/rocky\/8\/mongodb-org\/4.4\/x86_64\/\r\ngpgcheck=1\r\nenabled=1\r\ngpgkey=https:\/\/www.mongodb.org\/static\/pgp\/server-4.4.asc\" | sudo tee \/etc\/yum.repos.d\/mongodb-org-4.4.repo\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
Now install MongoDB:<\/p>\n
sudo dnf install -y mongodb-org<\/code><\/pre>\n
Start and enable the MongoDB service:<\/p>\n
\r\nsudo systemctl start mongod\r\nsudo systemctl enable mongod\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 4: Install Node.js<\/h2>\n
To install Node.js, add the NodeSource repository:<\/p>\n
\r\ncurl -fsSL https:\/\/rpm.nodesource.com\/setup_14.x | sudo bash -\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
Now install Node.js:<\/p>\n
sudo dnf install -y nodejs<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 5: Install Rocket.Chat<\/h2>\n
Create a directory for Rocket.Chat and navigate into it:<\/p>\n
\r\nmkdir ~\/Rocket.Chat\r\ncd ~\/Rocket.Chat\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
Download the latest Rocket.Chat release:<\/p>\n
\r\nwget https:\/\/releases.rocket.chat\/latest\/download -O rocket.chat.tar.gz\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
Extract the downloaded file:<\/p>\n
tar -zxvf rocket.chat.tar.gz<\/code><\/pre>\n
Navigate to the extracted directory:<\/p>\n
cd bundle<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 6: Start Rocket.Chat<\/h2>\n
To start Rocket.Chat, you will first need to configure the environment:<\/p>\n
\r\nexport PORT=3000\r\nexport ROOT_URL=http:\/\/your_domain_or_IP:3000\r\nexport MONGO_URL=mongodb:\/\/localhost:27017\/rocketchat\r\nexport MAIL_URL=smtp:\/\/user:pass@smtp.mailgun.org:587\/\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
Now, you can start Rocket.Chat:<\/p>\n
node main.js<\/code><\/pre>\n
Make sure to replace your_domain_or_IP<\/code> with your actual domain or server IP, and configure the MAIL_URL<\/code> with your SMTP details.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 7: Access Rocket.Chat<\/h2>\n
Open your web browser and navigate to:<\/p>\n
http:\/\/your_domain_or_IP:3000<\/code><\/pre>\n
You should see the Rocket.Chat setup page. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 8: Configure Firewall (Optional)<\/h2>\n
If you are using a firewall, you may need to allow traffic on the port Rocket.Chat is using:<\/p>\n
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=3000\/tcp<\/code><\/pre>\n
Then reload the firewall rules:<\/p>\n
sudo firewall-cmd --reload<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n