Self-Hosting Kasm

Self-Hosting Kasm Guide

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for self-hosting Kasm Workspaces, following the official Kasm documentation for a single server installation.

Installation Steps

Follow the steps below to install Kasm on your server.

Install Required Dependencies

Before installing Kasm, you need to install the required dependencies on your server:


1. Install requirements
apt install sudo -y
sudo apt update
sudo apt install curl docker docker-compose -y

Download and Install Kasm

After installing the necessary dependencies, move to the /tmp directory and download Kasm:


1. Move to tmp and download Kasm
cd /tmp
curl -O https://kasm-static-content.s3.amazonaws.com/kasm_release_1.14.0.3a7abb.tar.gz
tar -xf kasm_release_1.14.0.3a7abb.tar.gz

Next, run the installation script with the appropriate options:


1. Run the installation script
sudo bash kasm_release/install.sh --accept-eula --swap-size 8192

If the installation fails, try running the command again.

Post Installation

After installation, you can access Kasm by navigating to your server's IP address in your web browser. Follow the prompts to finish the setup.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues during the installation, ensure that all dependencies are correctly installed, and check the Documentation for additional support.

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