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How to Install CMS Papoo with Apache on Ubuntu Linux

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The post provides a comprehensive step-by-step guide on installing the open-source content management system (CMS), Papoo, on Ubuntu 16.04 or 18.04. The tutorial includes instructions for setting up necessary softwares like Apache2 HTTP server, MariaDB database server, PHP 7.2 and the Papoo CMS itself. The setup guide includes configurations for security, user creation, permissions, and…

This brief tutorial will show students and new users how to install Papoo on Ubuntu 16.04 | 18.04 LTS.

CMS Papoo is a free, SEO-optimized, user-friendly content management system (CMS) built on the LAMP / LEMP stack, which helps web admins and users create great websites and online portals.

The Open Source version is free to download and use. It has an intuitive user interface, granularly administered users and groups, and a responsive design that supports all modern devices.

For more about Papoo, please check their Homepage.

To get started with installing Papoo, follow the steps below:

Install Apache2 HTTP Server

Papoo requires a web server, and the Apache2 HTTP server is the most popular open-source web server available today. To install the Apache2 server, run the commands below:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install apache2

After installing Apache2, the commands below can stop, start, and enable the Apache2 service to always start up with the server boots.

sudo systemctl stop apache2.service
sudo systemctl start apache2.service
sudo systemctl enable apache2.service

Now that Apache2 has been installed browse your browser to the URL below to test whether the web server works.

http://localhost
Apache2 Test Page

If you see the page above, then Apache2 is successfully installed.

Install MariaDB Database Server

Papoo also requires a database server to store its content. MariaDB is a great place to start if you want a genuinely open-source database server. To install MariaDB, run the commands below:

sudo apt-get install mariadb-server mariadb-client

After installing MariaDB, the commands below can stop, start, and enable the service to start when the server boots.

Run these on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

sudo systemctl stop mysql.service
sudo systemctl start mysql.service
sudo systemctl enable mysql.service

Run these on Ubuntu 18.10 and 18.04 LTS

sudo systemctl stop mariadb.service
sudo systemctl start mariadb.service
sudo systemctl enable mariadb.service

Next, run the commands below to secure the database server with a root password if you were not prompted to do so during the installation.

sudo mysql_secure_installation

When prompted, answer the questions below by following the guide.

  • Enter current password for root (enter for none): Just press the Enter
  • Set root password? [Y/n]: Y
  • New password: Enter password
  • Re-enter new password: Repeat password
  • Remove anonymous users? [Y/n]: Y
  • Disallow root login remotely? [Y/n]: Y
  • Remove test database and access to it? [Y/n]:  Y
  • Reload privilege tables now? [Y/n]:  Y

Once MariaDB is installed, run the commands below to test whether the database server was installed.

sudo mysql -u root -p

Type the root password when prompted.

mariadb welcome

The server was successfully installed if you see a similar screen.

Install PHP 7.2 and Related Modules

Papoo is a PHP-based CMS, and PHP is required. However, PHP 7.2 may not be available in Ubuntu’s default repositories. To run PHP 7.2 on Ubuntu 16.04 and previous, you may need to run the commands below:

sudo apt-get install software-properties-common
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ondrej/php

Then update and upgrade to PHP 7.2

sudo apt update

Next, run the commands below to install PHP 7.2 and related modules.

sudo apt install php7.2 libapache2-mod-php7.2 php7.2-common php7.2-mysql php7.2-gmp php7.2-curl php7.2-intl php7.2-mbstring php7.2-xmlrpc php7.2-gd php7.2-xml php7.2-cli php7.2-zip

After installing PHP 7.2, run the commands below to open the PHP default configuration file for Apache2.

sudo nano /etc/php/7.2/apache2/php.ini

The lines below are a good setting for most PHP-based CMS. Update the configuration file with these and save.

file_uploads = On
allow_url_fopen = On
short_open_tag = On
memory_limit = 256M
upload_max_filesize = 100M
max_execution_time = 360
date.timezone = America/Chicago

Every time you change the PHP configuration file, you should restart the Apache2 web server. To do so, run the commands below:

sudo systemctl restart apache2.service

Once PHP is installed, create a test file called phpinfo.php in the Apache2 default root directory to test whether it’s functioning. ( /var/www/html/)

sudo nano /var/www/html/phpinfo.php

Then, type the content below and save the file.

<?php phpinfo( ); ?>

Next, open your browser and browse to the server’s hostname or IP address, followed by phpinfo.php

http://localhost/phpinfo.php

You should see the PHP default test page.

PHP Test Page

Create Papoo CMS Database

Now that you’ve installed all the packages required for Papoo to function, continue below to start configuring the servers. First, run the commands below to create a blank Papoo database.

To log on to the MariaDB database server, run the commands below.

sudo mysql -u root -p

Then, create a database called papoo

CREATE DATABASE papoo CHARACTER SET utf8 COLLATE utf8_general_ci;

Create a database user called papoouser with a new password

CREATE USER 'papoouser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'new_password_here';

Then, grant the user full access to the database.

GRANT ALL ON papoo.* TO 'papoouser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'user_password_here' WITH GRANT OPTION;

Finally, save your changes and exit.

FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;

Download Papoo’s Latest Release

To get Papoo’s latest release, you may want to download it from its download page. Or use the commands below to use wget and get it downloaded.

Once downloaded, extract the downloaded content into the newly created Papoo directory.

cd /tmp
wget https://www.papoo.de/index.php?menuid=5bd66_papoo-light-v1811.zip
sudo mkdir /var/www/html/papoo
sudo unzip 5bd66_papoo-light-v1811.zip -d /var/www/html/papoo

Next, run the commands below to set the correct permissions for the Papoo root directory and give Apache2 control.

sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/papoo/
sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/html/papoo/

Configure Apache2

Finally, configure the Apache2 site configuration file for Papoo. This file will control how users access Papoo content. Run the commands below to create a new configuration file called paper. conf

sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/papoo.conf

Then copy and paste the content below into the file and save it. Replace the highlighted line with your domain name and directory root location.

<VirtualHost *:80>
     ServerAdmin admin@example.com
     DocumentRoot /var/www/html/papoo
     ServerName example.com
     ServerAlias www.example.com

     <Directory /var/www/html/papoo/>
          Options FollowSymlinks
          AllowOverride All
          Require all granted
     </Directory>

     ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/error.log
     CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/access.log combined
</VirtualHost>

Save the file and exit.

Enable the Papoo and Rewrite Module

After configuring the VirtualHost above, please enable it by running the commands below.

sudo a2ensite papoo.conf
sudo a2enmod rewrite
sudo systemctl restart apache2.service

Then open your browser and browse to the server domain name. You should see the complete Papoo setup wizard. Please follow the wizard carefully.

http://example.com

Then, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Finally, select the installation language and continue.

CMS Papoo Ubuntu Installation

Next, validate that all requirements are met and accept the licensing terms. Then, continue on the next page to enter the database name and user.

CMS Papoo Ubuntu Installation

After that, create a root password to manage the backend and complete the installation.

CMS Papoo Ubuntu Installation

Log on to the backend with the username root and the password you created above.

CMS Papoo Ubuntu Installation

Enjoy!

CMS Papoo Ubuntu Installation

For Security Reasons, you should delete the directory setup immediately!

sudo rm -rf /var/www/html/papoo/setup

You should also reset the file’s permissions “/lib/site_conf.php” to 444.

sudo chmod 444 /var/www/html/papoo//lib/site_conf.php

The Administration is under the following address:

http://example.com/interna/

There, you can log in with the username root and your password and manage

Congratulation! You have successfully installed Papoo CMS on Ubuntu 16.04 | 18.04.

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Richard, the owner and lead writer at Geek Rewind, is a tech enthusiast passionate about simplifying complex IT topics. His years of hands-on experience in system administration and enterprise IT operations have honed his ability to provide practical insights and solutions. Richard aims to make technology more accessible and actionable. He’s deeply committed to the Geek Rewind community, always ready to answer questions and engage in discussions. He enjoys watching football, cheering for the Minnesota Vikings, and spending time with his family when he’s not writing or managing Geek Rewind.
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