We can do this by running the following commands: sudo apt-get update Update OS packagesīefore we can start with the Dolphin installation, we have to make sure that all Ubuntu OS packages installed on the server are up to date.
If you need a different user from root to log in, make sure the account has sudo privileges. Make sure to replace “ IP_ADDRESS” and “ PORT_NUMBER” with the actual server IP address and SSH port number. To connect to the server via SSH as the root user, use the following command: ssh _ADDRESS -p PORT_NUMBER
root access via SSH to the VPS where we plan to install Dolphin.Let’s get started with the installation.Īt the time of this writing, the latest version of Dolphin is 7.3.0 and it requires:
Additionally, thanks to its user friendly interface and excellent customizability all through the web interface, you won’t need to know how to program or design websites to get up and running with Dolphin. With dolphin, you can create small-scale social networks, a community page, or a social club for any topic you wish. In this guide, we will show you how to install Boonex Dolphin 7 on an Ubuntu Cloud VPS.īoonex Dolphin is a popular social networking platform and web application designed for you to create easy-to-use community and social media oriented websites.