How to Install Monica CRM on Ubuntu with Nginx

Install Nginx

Install Nginx. Nginx is a fast and reliable web server required for Monica CRM to run on Ubuntu.

Start by installing Nginx, a fast and reliable web server essential for Monica CRM. Detailed steps for its setup are available in the guide titled “How to install Nginx on Ubuntu Linux.” This web server setup is crucial for Monica CRM’s correct function on your Ubuntu system. For further Nginx assistance, consult this guide.

Install MariaDB

Monica CRM stores your data in a database, and MariaDB is the recommended database choice for the CRM. Install MariaDB on Ubuntu using the sudo apt install mariadb-server command.

sudo apt update
sudo apt install mariadb-server

Find additional database help here How to install MariaDB on Ubuntu Linux.

Install PHP-FPM

First, install PHP-FPM. This program helps your web server process PHP code efficiently, a requirement for Monica CRM. Detailed instructions for setting up PHP and PHP-FPM, essential for Monica CRM, are available in the guide “How to install PHP or PHP-FPM on Ubuntu Linux.”

For further assistance with PHP, consult the link "How to install PHP or PHP-FPM on Ubuntu Linux." This linked resource provides detailed instructions for setting up PHP and PHP-FPM, which are essential components for Monica CRM.

Install Composer

Next, install Composer, a vital tool for managing Monica CRM’s software packages. This step ensures all necessary components are ready for your Monica CRM installation.

Tools like Composer and those specific to Ubuntu v22+ handle the visual elements of the Monica CRM interface, ensuring you can correctly see and interact with its features.

Your Monica CRM installation on Ubuntu needs a dedicated database and user. A new database and a specific user will be created for Monica CRM’s data storage. This pairing ensures Monica CRM has a secure, separate location for all its important information.

sudo mysql -u root -p

CREATE DATABASE monicadb;
CREATE USER 'monicadbuser'@'localhost';
ALTER USER 'monicadbuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'your_strong_password';
GRANT ALL ON monicadb.* TO 'monicadbuser'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
exit

Install Monica

Finally, install Monica CRM on your Ubuntu server by downloading the latest version and configuring it. This step brings Monica CRM to your system, ready for setup.

sudo -u www-data composer install --no-interaction --no-dev
sudo -u www-data yarn install
sudo -u www-data yarn run production

sudo -u www-data php artisan key:generate
sudo -u www-data php artisan setup:production -v

Configure Nginx

fastcgi_pass unix:/var/run/php/php8.3-fpm.sock;

Enable the site, test the configuration, and restart Nginx to apply the changes.

Access Monica Portal

Navigate to your domain in your web browser. You can now register your account and begin using your CRM. For security, consider setting up SSL using Let’s Encrypt How to install and use Let’s Encrypt SSL with Nginx on Ubuntu Linux.

[signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/yarnkey.gpg]