Setting Up Wiki.js on ServerStadium

Introduction

Wiki.js offers a sleek, user-friendly interface for creating and managing wikis and documentation. By setting up Wiki.js on ServerStadium’s infrastructure (VM Pricing, Dedicated Servers), you gain a powerful tool for collaborative content creation, whether for internal documentation, project wikis, or knowledge bases.

Setting Up Wiki.js on ServerStadium

Prerequisites

• A ServerStadium VM or dedicated server (VM Pricing, Dedicated Servers).
• Basic knowledge of Node.js and MongoDB, as Wiki.js is built on these technologies.

Step 1: Select and Prepare Your ServerStadium Server

1. Choose a Server: Pick a ServerStadium server based on your expected traffic and data storage needs.
2. Server Setup:

   sudo apt update
   sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Node.js and MongoDB

Wiki.js requires Node.js for its server-side logic and MongoDB as its database:

1. Install Node.js:

   curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_14.x | sudo -E bash –
   sudo apt-get install -y nodejs

2. Install MongoDB:

   sudo apt install -y mongodb

   Start and enable MongoDB:

   sudo systemctl start mongodb
   sudo systemctl enable mongodb

Step 3: Install and Configure Wiki.js

1. Download Wiki.js:

   Visit the Wiki.js download page to get the latest release. Use wget to download it directly to your server.

   wget https://github.com/Requarks/wiki/releases/download/2.5.170/wiki-js.tar.gz
   mkdir wiki
   tar xzf wiki-js.tar.gz -C ./wiki

2. Configure Wiki.js:

   Navigate to the Wiki.js directory and run the configuration wizard:

   cd wiki
   node wiki configure

   Follow the prompts to configure Wiki.js, including setting up the database and the initial admin account.

Step 4: Run Wiki.js

1. Start Wiki.js:

   node server

   This command starts Wiki.js on the default port (3000).

Step 5: Accessing Wiki.js

1. Access Wiki.js:

   Navigate to http://your_server_ip:3000 in your web browser to access your Wiki.js instance.

2. Complete Setup:

   Finalize the setup through the web interface and start creating content.

Conclusion

Your Wiki.js instance is now operational on ServerStadium, providing a modern platform for your documentation and wiki needs. For additional support, visit our knowledge base or contact our support team.