Are you struggling to get playit.gg to work seamlessly on your Ubuntu server? Setting up tunneling services can sometimes be tricky, and ensuring they run reliably in the background is crucial. If you’ve encountered issues or just want a streamlined way to install and manage playit.gg on Ubuntu, this setup script is for you.
This script automates the installation of the playit.gg tunnel host and configures it as a systemd service on Linux, including Ubuntu servers. Why is this beneficial? Let’s break it down:
- Automatic Restart on Server Reboot: By running playit.gg as a systemd service, you eliminate the worry of manual restarts after server shutdowns. The service will automatically start whenever your Ubuntu server boots up, ensuring continuous tunnel availability.
- Simplified Service Management: Restarting playit.gg becomes incredibly quick and easy. Instead of multiple commands, a single command is all you need to restart the service. This is particularly helpful for server administrators who value efficiency.
- One-Command Installation: The script provides a single command installer, streamlining the entire setup process. This is especially convenient when dealing with server configurations and minimizing manual steps.
- Background Operation and SSH Independence: Running playit.gg as a service means it operates in the background. You no longer need to keep a terminal window open 24/7 to maintain the tunnel. You can access your Ubuntu server via SSH, manage your tunnel, and rest assured that playit.gg will continue running even after you close your SSH session. This is arguably the most significant advantage for server environments.
Even if you don’t require it as a service, this script still offers value by automating the installation and ensuring playit.gg is executable with a single command!
Usage on Ubuntu Server
The script is designed to be user-friendly and doesn’t necessitate root privileges for execution. It will automatically request elevated permissions when necessary.
To install playit.gg and set it up as a systemd service on your Ubuntu server, use the following command in your terminal:
bash <span><span><(</span>curl -sS https://raw.githubusercontent.com/aBoredDev/playit-setup-script/main/playit-setup.sh<span>)</span></span>Simply copy and paste this command into your Ubuntu server terminal and execute it. The script will handle the rest!
If you only want to install the playit.gg tunnel host without setting up the systemd service, you can use this command:
bash <span><span><(</span>curl -sS https://raw.githubusercontent.com/aBoredDev/playit-setup-script/main/playit-setup.sh<span>)</span></span> --no-serviceAlternatively, if you have already installed the tunnel host and solely wish to set up the systemd service for playit.gg, use this command:
bash <span><span><(</span>curl -sS https://raw.githubusercontent.com/aBoredDev/playit-setup-script/main/playit-setup.sh<span>)</span></span> --service-onlyAccessing the Playit.gg Tunnel Host
Once playit.gg is running as a service on your Ubuntu server, you can access its interface using the following command:
screen -r playit.ggThis command utilizes screen to access the running tunnel host session. To exit the tunnel host interface and return to your terminal session, press Ctrl+A D. This detaches you from the screen session, allowing playit.gg to continue running in the background. Important: Avoid using Ctrl+C, as this will terminate the tunnel host process. If you accidentally terminate it, you can restart it using sudo systemctl start playit.
Managing the Playit.gg Service on Ubuntu
Ubuntu servers, like other Linux distributions, use systemd for service management. The systemctl command is your primary tool for managing services. Here are the essential commands for managing the playit.gg service:
- To stop the playit.gg service:
sudo systemctl stop playit - To start the playit.gg service:
sudo systemctl start playit - To restart the playit.gg service:
sudo systemctl restart playit - To check the status of the playit.gg service:
systemctl status playit
These commands provide you with full control over the playit.gg service on your Ubuntu server. For a deeper understanding of the systemctl command and service management in Linux, refer to this comprehensive guide on DigitalOcean or consult the official systemctl man pages.
Disclaimer
Please note that I am an independent user of playit.gg and have no official affiliation with the playit.gg service. This setup script is an unofficial tool created to assist users.
Credit for the initial concept goes to _-__—__-#5324 on Discord. Inspired by their idea of an auto-update/installer script, I developed this script to simplify the playit.gg setup process for the community.
