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Kasm Workspaces 1.18.1 Installation

Prerequisites

• [ ] A machine (VM or bare metal) running Ubuntu Desktop or Server 24.04

• [ ] Minimum requirements: 2 CPU cores, 4GB RAM and 100GB of SSD disk space

• [ ] Recommended requirements: 4 CPU cores, 8-16GB RAM and 150GB+ SSD disk space

• [ ] Root or sudo access
  You need the ability to access the root user or run commands via sudo to install Kasm

• [ ] Docker Engine
  You need the Docker engine installed for the Kasm Docker Images

• [ ] Internet Access
  Stable connection for pulling down the workspaces
  Ports 443 open (https)

• [ ] A configured Firewall

• [ ] curl, tar and bash installed

• [ ] Space in the /tmp directory

Let’s get started

1. Update the system
   sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
2. Move into the /tmp directory
   cd /tmp
3. Download the Kasm binary
   curl -O https://kasm-static-content.s3.amazonaws.com/kasm_release_1.18.0.tar.gz
4. Extract the binary
   tar -xf kasm_release_1.18.0.tar.gz
5. Run the automated installer
   sudo bash kasm_release/install.sh
6. Take note of the default credentials after the installer finishes
7. Head out to port 443 inside the web browser
   https://your_device_ip:443#
8. Log in with the admin credentials
   Email:admin@kasm.local
   Passwordpassword
9. Install some workspaces!
   Head to Workspaces > Registries
   Find one you like, and hit install
10. Swich to the Workspaces view
    At the top of the screen, next to ‘Admin’, press on ‘Workspaces’
    If your workspace installed, press it and hit ‘Launch Session’ and watch the magic happen!

This was just a basic setup guide. Thanks for reading!