Installing Blstmo Monitor: Quick Start Guide
Alex Chatham
11/29/2024
2 min read
Installing Blstmo Monitor: Quick Start Guide
Blstmo Monitor is a lightweight server monitoring solution. This guide will walk you through the installation process step by step.
Quick Installation
The fastest way to install is using our installation script:
curl -s https://blstmo.com/apps/monitor/install.sh | sudo bash
Manual Installation Steps
If you prefer to review the script first:
# Download the installation script
wget https://blstmo.com/apps/monitor/install.sh
# Review the contents
cat install.sh
# Make it executable
chmod +x install.sh
# Run the installation
sudo ./install.sh
Post-Installation
After installation, the monitor:
- Runs on port 8088
- Automatically starts on system boot
- Only accepts connections from authorized IPs
Updating the Monitor
To check for and install updates:
sudo upgrade-blstmomonitor
Checking Status
View the monitor’s status:
sudo systemctl status blstmomonitor
Common Issues
-
Wrong Architecture
- The script automatically detects and installs the correct version (AMD64 or ARM64)
- If you see “Exec format error”, contact support
-
Port Already in Use
- Ensure nothing else is running on port 8088
- Check with:
sudo lsof -i :8088
Need Help?
If you encounter any issues during installation:
- Check the system logs:
journalctl -u blstmomonitor
- Contact our support team with the log output
Remember: The monitor only accepts connections from authorized IP addresses for security reasons. If you need to add additional IPs to the whitelist, please contact support.
Contact Support for assistance with installation or configuration issues.