{"id":3251,"date":"2024-12-22T02:28:17","date_gmt":"2024-09-08T07:07:34","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:20","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:20","slug":"how-to-install-gitea-with-postgresql-on-debian-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-gitea-with-postgresql-on-debian-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 Gitea with PostgreSQL on Debian 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Gitea<\/strong> is a lightweight, self-hosted Git service that provides a simple and easy way to manage your Git repositories. In this guide, we will walk through the steps to install Gitea with PostgreSQL on Debian 11.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n<p>Start by ensuring your system is up to date:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt update &amp;&amp; sudo apt upgrade -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 2: Install Required Packages<\/h2>\n<p>Install necessary packages including PostgreSQL and Git:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install -y postgresql postgresql-contrib git<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 3: Configure PostgreSQL<\/h2>\n<p>Start the PostgreSQL service and enable it to run at startup:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl start postgresql\r\nsudo systemctl enable postgresql<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Log in to PostgreSQL and create a user and database for Gitea:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo -u postgres psql<\/code><\/pre>\n<pre><code>CREATE DATABASE gitea;\r\nCREATE USER giteauser WITH PASSWORD 'your_password';\r\nGRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON DATABASE gitea TO giteauser;\r\n\\q<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Replace <code>your_password<\/code> with a strong password of your choice.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 4: Download Gitea<\/h2>\n<p>Download the latest version of Gitea:<\/p>\n<pre><code>wget https:\/\/dl.gitea.io\/gitea\/1.18.1\/gitea-1.18.1-linux-amd64<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Make the Gitea binary executable:<\/p>\n<pre><code>chmod +x gitea-1.18.1-linux-amd64\r\nsudo mv gitea-1.18.1-linux-amd64 \/usr\/local\/bin\/gitea<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 5: Create Gitea User<\/h2>\n<p>Create a dedicated user to run Gitea:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo adduser --system --shell \/bin\/bash --gecos 'Gitea' --group --disabled-password --home \/home\/git git<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 6: Create Gitea Directory<\/h2>\n<p>Create the necessary directories for Gitea:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo mkdir -p \/var\/lib\/gitea\/{custom,data,log}\r\nsudo chown -R git:git \/var\/lib\/gitea\/\r\nsudo chmod -R 750 \/var\/lib\/gitea\/<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 7: Create Gitea Configuration File<\/h2>\n<p>Create a Gitea configuration file:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo nano \/etc\/systemd\/system\/gitea.service<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Add the following configuration:<\/p>\n<pre><code>[Unit]\r\nDescription=Gitea\r\nAfter=network.target\r\n\r\n[Service]\r\nUser=git\r\nGroup=git\r\nWorkingDirectory=\/home\/git\r\nExecStart=\/usr\/local\/bin\/gitea web\r\nRestart=always\r\nEnvironment=USER=git HOME=\/home\/git\r\n\r\n[Install]\r\nWantedBy=multi-user.target<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 8: Start Gitea<\/h2>\n<p>Enable and start the Gitea service:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl enable gitea\r\nsudo systemctl start gitea<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 9: Configure Firewall<\/h2>\n<p>If you have a firewall enabled, allow the necessary ports for Gitea:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo ufw allow 3000\/tcp\r\nsudo ufw reload<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 10: Access Gitea Web Interface<\/h2>\n<p>Now you can access Gitea by navigating to:<\/p>\n<pre><code>http:\/\/your_domain.com:3000<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>You have successfully installed Gitea with PostgreSQL on Debian 11. This lightweight Git service will help you manage your repositories easily.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a reliable hosting solution for your Gitea installation, consider using <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS <\/a>. With <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong>, you can efficiently host your applications and ensure high performance. Whether you need  or <strong>Windows VPSVirtual Private Servers<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll find a solution that fits your requirements.<\/p>\n<p>For larger deployments or enterprise needs, explore <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS<\/a> or <strong>Virtual Private Server Hosting Windows<\/strong>. Whether you&#8217;re located in the UK, Italy, or elsewhere, <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Microsoft SQL VPS Windows<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">UK VPS Windows<\/a> offer reliable hosting options. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a> to discover the best hosting solutions for your development needs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-author-box\" style=\"border-top:1px solid #ddd;margin-top:20px;padding-top:15px;\">\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> \u0141ukasz Bodziony<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u0141ukasz Bodziony is the CEO and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">NETCLOUD24<\/a>, a global VPS hosting brand proudly originating from Poland. With extensive experience in cloud computing, virtualization, and server management, he delivers high-performance <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong> and <strong>Remote Desktop Services (RDS)<\/strong> solutions to clients across Europe, North America, and beyond.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>His expertise covers a wide range of technologies, including <strong>Microsoft Azure<\/strong>, <strong>Proxmox VE<\/strong>, <strong>Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/strong>, and numerous other virtualization and cloud platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Beyond running his hosting business, \u0141ukasz also provides <strong>professional paid server configuration and optimization services<\/strong> for companies and individuals. Outside of work, he is dedicated to caring for his children and building a secure future for them.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are interested in working with him or need expert assistance with your hosting, cloud environment, or server setup, feel free to reach out via <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 Gitea is a lightweight, self-hosted Git service that provides a simple and easy way to manage your Git repositories. 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