Install Zulip - Self-Hosted Discord Alternative - on Debian/Ubuntu Linux @i12bretro

Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

#Zulip #Linux #SelfHosted #Homelab

Full steps can be found at i12bretro.github.io/tutorials/0585.html

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What is Zulip?
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Zulip is a powerful, open source group chat application that combines the immediacy of real-time chat with the productivity benefits of threaded conversations. Zulip is used by open source projects, Fortune 500 companies, large standards bodies, and others who need a real-time chat system that allows users to easily process hundreds or thousands of messages a day. - github.com/zulip/zulip

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Installation
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   01. Log into the Linux based device
   02. Run the following commands in the terminal
         # update software repositories
         sudo apt update
         # install available software updates
         sudo apt upgrade -y
         # create a working directory and change to it
         mkdir ./zulip && cd ./zulip
         # download zulip
         wget zulip.org/dist/releases/zulip-server-latest.tar.gz
         # extract the tar.gz
         tar -xf zulip-server-latest.tar.gz
         # run the zulip installer, replace hostname and email values
         sudo -s ./zulip-server-*/scripts/setup/install --self-signed --hostname=debian.i12bretro.local --email=i12bretro@i12bretro.local
   03. After the installation completes, copy the URL provided
   04. Open a web browser and paste the copied URL
   05. Enter an email address ≫ Click Create organization
   06. Enter an Organization name, Full name and a password ≫ Click Sign up
   07. Welcome to Zulip

More Info: zulip.com

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Install Zulip - Self-Hosted Discord Alternative - on Debian/Ubuntu Linux

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