Install MeshCentral - Remote Management Site

Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

#MeshCentral #HomeLab #Linux

Full steps can be found at i12bretro.github.io/tutorials/0962.html

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What is MeshCentral?
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MeshCentral is a full computer management web site. With MeshCentral, you can run your own web server to remotely manage and control computers on a local network or anywhere on the internet. - github.com/Ylianst/MeshCentral

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Installing NodeJS
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   01. Log into the Linux device
   02. Run the following commands in a terminal window
         # add nodejs software repository
         curl -sL deb.nodesource.com/setup_20.x | sudo bash -
         # install nodejs
         sudo apt install nodejs -y
         # test node is working
         node -v
         # test npm is working
         npm -v

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Installing MeshCentral
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   01. Continue with the following commands:
         # create a meshcentral folder
         sudo mkdir /usr/local/bin/meshcentral
         # change to the new directory
         cd /usr/local/bin/meshcentral
         # install meshcentral
         sudo npm install meshcentral
         # create a service file
         sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/meshcentral.service
   02. Paste the following configuration
         [Unit]
         Description=MeshCentral Server
         [Service]
         Type=simple
         LimitNOFILE=1000000
         ExecStart=/usr/bin/node /usr/local/bin/meshcentral/node_modules/meshcentral
         WorkingDirectory=/usr/local/bin/meshcentral
         Environment=NODE_ENV=production
         Restart=always
         # Restart service after 10 seconds if node service crashes
         RestartSec=10
         # Set port permissions capability
         AmbientCapabilities=cap_net_bind_service
         [Install]
         WantedBy=multi-user.target
   03. Press CTRL+O, Enter, CTRL+X to write the changes
   04. Continue with the following commands
         # reload services
         sudo systemctl daemon-reload
         # start and enable meshcentral service
         sudo systemctl enable meshcentral.service --now
   05. Open a web browser and navigate to https://DNSorIP
   06. Accept the certificate warning
   07. Click the link to create an account
   08. Complete the form by entering an username, email and password ≫ Click Create Account
   09. Welcome to MeshCentral

Source: meshcentral.com/docs/MeshCentral2InstallGuide.pdf

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