Install Jitsi on your VPS

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Install Jitsi Meet on Linux

Jitsi is an open-source video conferencing software that allows for video calls, screen sharing, and many other features. Here’s a basic guide to installing Jitsi Meet on a VPS (we’ll use Ubuntu for this example):

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1. Prepare Your Server:

Make sure you have a server (e.g., VPS) running Ubuntu. Ensure your server has a public IP address.

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2. Update Your System:

Before you start, always good to make sure your server’s package list and software is up to date:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade -y

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3. Set Up a Domain:

For Jitsi to work properly with SSL (which you want for security), you’ll need a domain name. Make sure to point your domain to your server’s IP address using DNS settings.

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4. Install Jitsi:

a. First, add the Jitsi repository to your sources list:

echo 'deb https://download.jitsi.org stable/' | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list.d/jitsi-stable.list

b. Next, download the signing key for the repository:

wget -qO - https://download.jitsi.org/jitsi-key.gpg.key | sudo apt-key add -

c. Now, update your package list:

sudo apt update

d. Finally, install Jitsi Meet:

sudo apt install jitsi-meet -y

During the installation, you’ll be prompted to enter the hostname (your domain). Enter the domain you prepared. After this, you’ll be asked to generate a new SSL certificate or use your own. For simplicity, select ‘Generate a new self-signed certificate.‘

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5. Secure Jitsi with a Real SSL Certificate:

a. Install certbot (this is for Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates):

sudo apt install certbot -y

b. Now, fetch and install the certificate:

sudo /usr/share/jitsi-meet/scripts/install-letsencrypt-cert.sh

Follow the prompt. This script will handle the certificate retrieval and configuration for you.

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6. Access Jitsi:

Now, in any web browser, go to https://yourdomain.com (replace “yourdomain.com” with your actual domain). You should see the Jitsi Meet interface where you can start or join a meeting.

That’s it! You now have a basic Jitsi Meet server set up. There are many more advanced settings and configurations you can dive into if needed, but this will get you started with a basic installation.