Before we begin, ensure your system meets these basic requirements:
sudo curl -Lo /usr/bin/astra https://cesbo.com(uname -m) sudo chmod +x /usr/bin/astra Use code with caution. Step 3: Initial Configuration & Admin Setup
Always start with a fresh slate. Update your package repositories and upgrade existing software to prevent dependency conflicts. sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y Use code with caution. Step 2: Download the Astra Binary astra cesbo install
Cesbo provides a simplified installation script that detects your architecture and fetches the correct binary. Use curl to download it directly to your /usr/bin directory so you can run Astra from anywhere.
Once the binary is installed, you need to initialize the service and create your administrator credentials for the Web UI. Run the following command to set your login and password: astra admin --set-login admin --set-password YOUR_PASSWORD Use code with caution. (Replace YOUR_PASSWORD with a secure phrase.) Step 4: Systemd Service Integration Before we begin, ensure your system meets these
To ensure Astra starts automatically when your server reboots and stays running in the background, you should set it up as a system service. sudo astra init Use code with caution. Start and enable the service: sudo systemctl start astra sudo systemctl enable astra Use code with caution. Step 5: Accessing the Web Interface
By default, Astra listens on port . Open your favorite web browser and navigate to: sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y Use code with caution
A clean installation of Ubuntu (20.04/22.04) or Debian. Permissions: Root or sudo access.
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