How to Install Owncast on Ubuntu 24.04

Below is a step‐by‐step guide to install Owncast on Ubuntu 24.04. You can choose either the manual installation method (using the official installer script) or the Snap package method. Both methods are effective; pick the one that best suits your needs.

Prerequisites

1. Update Your System:
   Open a terminal and run:

   sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
   

2. Install Required Tools:
   Ensure you have curl installed:

   sudo apt install curl -y
   

3. Optional – Firewall Setup:
   If you use UFW, you’ll need to allow ports:

   sudo ufw allow 8080/tcp   # For the web interface
   sudo ufw allow 1935/tcp   # For RTMP streaming
   

Method 1: Manual Installation Using the Official Installer