Installing Odoo 18 On Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Server

Introduction

Open source software is all the rage today and for good reason. They offer users the flexibility and customization options that proprietary software often lacks, all at no cost. One such exciting open-source platform that has captured businesses' attention worldwide is Odoo. In this blog post, we will provide an easy, step-by-step guide on how you can install Odoo 18 on your Ubuntu 24.04 LTS server.

Step-by-step Guide:

Step 1: Update Your System

First things first, ensure your system is up to date. Open the terminal and type the following commands:

       
sudo apt update

sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Python Dependencies

Odoo depends on Python packages. It's essential to install these before proceeding. You can do this by entering the following into your terminal:

       
sudo apt install python3-dev python3-pip python3-venv python3-wheel build-essential -y

Step 3: Create a System User

For the sake of security, it's preferable to run Odoo under a separate user. To make a new system user and group for Odoo, execute:

       
sudo adduser --system --home=/opt/odoo --group odoo

Step 4: Install PostgreSQL Database Server

Odoo uses a PostgreSQL database for its operations. To install PostgreSQL, input the following command:

       
sudo apt install postgresql -y

Next, create a PostgreSQL user with the same name as your system user:

       
sudo su - postgres -c "createuser -s odoo"

Step 5: Download & Install Odoo

Now it's time to get Odoo. Switch to Odoo user and download the source code from the Odoo GitHub repository.

       
sudo su - odoo -s /bin/bash

wget https://github.com/odoo/odoo/archive/18.0.tar.gz

Unpack the downloaded file and move it to the Odoo directory.

       
tar xvf 18.0.tar.gz

mv odoo-18.0/* ./

Step 6: Install Required Python Packages

To install the Python packages required by Odoo, you can use pip3:

       
pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Step 7: Configure Odoo

Configuration can seem complex, but it's all about setting your preferences. Use the nano editor to open a new Odoo configuration file:

       
nano ~/odoo.conf

Then you can fill it out as shown here, with your own preferences:

       
[options]

; This is the password that allows database operations:

admin_passwd = admin

db_host = False

db_port = False

db_user = odoo

db_password = False

addons_path = /opt/odoo/addons

logfile = /var/log/odoo/odoo.log

Step 8: Start Your Odoo Server

Once all is set and done, you can start your Odoo server by running:

       
./odoo-bin -c ~/odoo.conf

And voila, you have successfully installed Odoo 18 on your Ubuntu 24.04 LTS server!

Conclusion

Installing Odoo 18 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Server can seem like a challenge, but it doesn't have to be. With this step-by-step guide, you can navigate the process smoothly and start leveraging Odoo's powerful features for your business.

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