I am a beginner to setup torrust

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I am a beginner and I know very little about server and tracker.

I have created a cloud server on aws and I have found two commands for tracker install and found two commands for index install from the source. I have run it.

that's all I know and I have done.
now I want to access my website homepage from anywhere by browser.

how can I do it and what to do next??

can you please anyone guide me on how to setup fully??

and I also want to know if there any social media like discord community to discuss about Torrrust for beginners??

[josecelano]

Hi @Shahjalal-iu

I am a beginner and I know very little about server and tracker.

I have created a cloud server on aws and I have found two commands for tracker install and found two commands for index install from the source. I have run it.

I need more context.

• Are you trying to install the Tracker+Index directly like the development env?. I mean, compiling apps from sources, running the binaries directly, and installing dependencies in the virtual machine?

that's all I know and I have done. now I want to access my website homepage from anywhere by browser.

Do you know if the app is already installed and working? You should have a public IP for the server. If you have a domain, you should point the domain to that IP.

how can I do it and what to do next??

It depends on the point you are right now. I would like you to provide more context.

can you please anyone guide me on how to setup fully??

There is a tutorial to deploy the solution using docker https://torrust.com/blog/deploying-torrust-to-production, and also another repo for our demo https://github.com/torrust/torrust-demo

and I also want to know if there any social media like discord community to discuss about Torrrust for beginners??

No, there aren't as far as I know. But you can start it :-).

I'm working on a new app to deploy the tracker (only the tracker), but it's still a proof of concept.

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@josecelano

my demand is: I want to host torrust on my vps Very easily because I don't know very complex technical knowledge.

and I want to use my public IP address as my website and tracker and everywhere and I also want to use http instead of https , I want all of this becaus ease of setup is my top priority.

after setup, I want to change my VPS/Server every month.

so I need to auto backup all of my data including torrent files and users data , so that I can transfer all of my data easily to another VPS/SERVER easily.

and after first setup, all setup settings and all data will be backed up , so that I can change my vps and set up everything within 5 minutes.

Summary: I want a very easy setup and change my vps frequently like just transfer something , without any complexity.

is it possible??
Let me know please.

[josecelano]

Hi @Shahjalal-iu , using only HTTP makes things easier. I guess the simplest way to do what you want is to:

1. Use Docker as described here: https://torrust.com/blog/how-to-run-a-local-demo
2. Or install it as in development: https://torrust.com/blog/how-to-setup-the-development-environment

Then you can back up the configuration and the SQLite database. The problem is that you will need to use non-standard ports, which can be problematic with browsers.

Ideally, one Docker container with everything would be the best option. However, we don't have an updated image for that.

But even in that case, you have to know how to use Docker.

Another simple solution I know is to install each service (Tracker, Index API, Index frontend) in an independent VM, like in development (to use only port 80). But that would be more expensive. And installing the dependencies and setting everything up could be as difficult as learning how to use Docker.

So you need a minimum of tech knowledge.

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@josecelano

I have a very little technical knowledge and I use AI like chatGPT for getting help.

And I have no concern about any security issues. it doesn't matter whether my website will be open on port 3000 or any other.

I just want a full and complete guide for very easy setup, just like installing few softwares on my PC by GUI.

AND AFTER THE FIRST INSTALLATION, if there is any way to transfer all installed files and data to a new VPS and setup within a few clicks, it will be very helpful for me.