# Install OpenMeetings on Ubuntu 20.04 > URL: https://www.atlantic.net/vps-hosting/install-openmeetings-on-ubuntu-20-04/ | Published: 2020-10-25 | Updated: 2023-11-27 | Author: Hitesh Jethva OpenMeeting is open-source conferencing software used for web conferencing, online training, and desktop sharing. It is an Apache Foundation project and based on Red5 Media Server. OpenMeeting is written in Java and supports multiple database servers. It allows you to record sessions and includes features such as an advanced file explorer, chat, user management, and more. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install OpenMeetings on Ubuntu 20.04. ## Step 1 – Install Required Dependencies OpenMeeting is written in Java, so you will need to install Java JDK in your system. You can install it with the following command: ``` apt-get update -y apt-get install openjdk-11-jdk openjdk-11-jdk-headless -y ``` Once installed, verify the Java version using the following command: ``` java -version ``` You should see the following output: ``` openjdk version "11.0.7" 2020-04-14 OpenJDK Runtime Environment (build 11.0.7+10-post-Ubuntu-3ubuntu1) OpenJDK 64-Bit Server VM (build 11.0.7+10-post-Ubuntu-3ubuntu1, mixed mode, sharing) ``` Next, install icedtea, imagemagick, and other required packages in your system. You can install them with the following command: ``` apt-get install icedtea-netx imagemagick libjpeg62 zlib1g-dev flashplugin-installer ffmpeg vlc sox -y ``` Next, you will need to modify ImageMagick, so OpenMeetings can upload office files to a whiteboard. You can do it by editing the following file: ``` nano /etc/ImageMagick-6/policy.xml ``` Comment out the following lines: ``` ``` Save and close the file, then install LibreOffice with the following command: ``` apt-get install software-properties-common -y add-apt-repository ppa:libreoffice/ppa apt-get update -y apt-get install libreoffice -y ``` Once you are finished, you can proceed to the next step. ## Step 2 – Install and Configure a Database OpenMeeting uses MariaDB/MySQL as a database backend, so you will need to install the MariaDB server in your system. You can install it with the following command: ``` apt-get install mariadb-server -y ``` Once installed, login to the MariaDB shell with the following command: ``` mysql ``` Once login, create a database and user for OpenMeeting with the following command: ``` CREATE DATABASE openmeeting DEFAULT CHARACTER SET 'utf8'; GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON openmeeting.* TO 'open'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password' WITH GRANT OPTION; ``` Next, flush the privileges and exit from the MariaDB shell using the following command: ``` FLUSH PRIVILEGES; EXIT; ``` ## Step 3 – Install OpenMeeting First, you will need to download the OpenMeeting from the Apache website: ``` wget http://archive.apache.org/dist/openmeetings/4.0.9/bin/apache-openmeetings-4.0.9.tar.gz ``` Once the download is completed, create a directory for OpenMeeting and extract the downloaded file inside it: ``` mkdir /opt/openmeetings tar -xvzf apache-openmeetings-4.0.9.tar.gz -C /opt/openmeetings ``` Next, you will need to download the MySQL connector and copy it to OpenMeeting. You can download it with the following command: ``` wget https://repo1.maven.org/maven2/mysql/mysql-connector-java/5.1.48/mysql-connector-java- 5.1.48.jar ``` Next, copy the downloaded file to the OpenMeeting directory with the following command: ``` cp mysql-connector-java-5.1.48.jar /opt/openmeetings/webapps/openmeetings/WEB-INF/lib/ ``` Next, change the directory to /opt/openmeetings and start the application with the following command: ``` cd /opt/openmeetings sh red5.sh openmeetings ``` At this point, OpenMeeting is started and listening on port 5080. ## Step 4 – Access OpenMeeting Web UI Now, open your web browser and access OpenMeeting using the URL **http://your-server-ip:5080/openmeetings**. You should see the following screen: ![OpenMeetings installer step for enabling PDF import into the whiteboard with a GhostScript note](https://www.atlantic.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/om1.png) Click on the **>** button. You should see the following screen: ![OpenMeetings installer DB configuration step with Apache Derby chosen as the database type](https://www.atlantic.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/om2.png) Select your database type and provide the database name, then click on the > button. You should see the following screen: ![OpenMeetings installer Userdata step with username, password, email and time zone fields](https://www.atlantic.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/om3.png) Provide your username, password, and email, then click on the **>** button. You should see the following screen: ![OpenMeetings installer Configuration step with self-registering, email verification and SMTP toggles](https://www.atlantic.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/om4.png) Provide your SMTP details and click on the **>** button. You should see the following screen: ![OpenMeetings installer Converters step with ImageMagick, FFmpeg and SoX path fields](https://www.atlantic.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/om5.png) Provide your ImageMagick, sox, and FFmpeg path and click on the **>** button. You should see the following screen: ![OpenMeetings installer Crypt Type and red5SIP configuration step](https://www.atlantic.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/om6.png) Click on the **>** button. You should see the following screen: ![OpenMeetings installer final step prompting to click Finish to start the installation](https://www.atlantic.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/om7.png) Click on the **Finish** button. You should see the following screen: ![OpenMeetings installer completion screen with an Enter the Application link](https://www.atlantic.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/om8.png) Click on the **Enter the Application** button. You should see the following screen: ![OpenMeetings login form with username and password fields and a Sign in button](https://www.atlantic.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/om9.png) Provide your admin username, password, and click on the **Sign** **In** button. You should see the OpenMeeting dashboard in the following screen: ![OpenMeetings dashboard Welcome screen with Getting Started conference steps and my rooms panel](https://www.atlantic.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/om10.png) **Conclusion** Congratulations! You have successfully installed OpenMeeting on Ubuntu 20.04. Try setting up your own web conferencing and training system on your [VPS Hosting](https://www.atlantic.net/vps-hosting/) account from Atlantic.Net.