[Ubuntu] Installing ERPNext

Freya VPS Hosting Team

ERPNext is a free and open-source Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software designed to simplify business management through a set of integrated applications.

In this guide, we'll walk you through the installation of ERPNext on a Linux server running Ubuntu. For this example, we are using Ubuntu 16.04.

Step 1: Update Your VPS

Before beginning the installation, ensure your system is up to date by running:

apt-get update -y

Step 2: Install Python

Next, you'll need to install the Python package by running:

apt-get install python-minimal -y

Step 3: Download and Install ERPNext

Now that your system is prepared, you can proceed with downloading the ERPNext installation script:

wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/frappe/bench/master/playbooks/install.py

Run the installer with the following command:

python install.py --develop --user yourusername

Step 4: Navigate to the Installation Directory

Once the installation is complete, navigate to the directory where ERPNext was installed:

cd /home/yourusername/frappe-bench/

Step 5: Start ERPNext

Start the application by running:

bench start

You can now access ERPNext by navigating to the following URL in your browser:

http://your_server_IP:8000

For more detailed information, visit the official documentation here: Frappe Bench GitHub Repository