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--- search-engines:searxng:install-update [2024/09/01 16:41] – [Updating and Installing SearXNG Docker Instance] odefta
+++ search-engines:searxng:install-update [2024/09/01 16:44] (current) – [Conclusion] odefta
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 First, open your terminal and navigate to the directory where your SearXNG instance is installed.
-  <code>
+<code>
-    cd /data1/searxng-docker/
+cd /data1/searxng-docker/
-  </code>
+</code>
 ==== 2. Pull the Latest Docker Images ====
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 Use the **`docker-compose pull`** command to download the latest version of the Docker images defined in your **`docker-compose.yml`** file.
-  <code>
+<code>
-    docker-compose pull
+docker-compose pull
-  </code>
+</code>
 This command fetches the most recent versions of the SearXNG Docker images available.
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 After downloading the new images, restart the containers to apply the updates. Run the following command to bring the updated version into effect:
-  <code>
+<code>
-    docker-compose up -d
+docker-compose up -d
-  </code>
+</code>
 This will recreate and restart the containers with the latest versions of the images.
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 To ensure that the update was successful, visit your running SearXNG instance in a web browser. You can also list the currently running containers with:
-  <code>
+<code>
-    docker container ls
+docker container ls
-  </code>
+</code>
 Check that the SearXNG container is running and that it is indeed using the latest image.
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 If any old containers are still in place and no longer needed, you might want to clean them up. You can remove unnecessary containers with the following command:
-  <code>
+<code>
-    docker container prune
+docker container prune
-  </code>
+</code>
 This command removes all stopped containers and frees up space.
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 Navigate to your desired installation directory and clone the SearXNG Docker repository:
-  <code>
+<code>
-    cd /data1/
+cd /data1/
-    git clone https://github.com/searxng/searxng-docker.git
+git clone https://github.com/searxng/searxng-docker.git
-    cd searxng-docker/
+cd searxng-docker/
-  </code>
+</code>
 ==== 3. Configure Environment Variables ====
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 Edit the **`.env`** file to set the appropriate hostname and email address:
-  <code>
+<code>
-    nano .env
+nano .env
-  </code>
+</code>
 Generate a secret key to be used in SearXNG by running:
-  <code>
+<code>
-    sed -i "s|ultrasecretkey|$(openssl rand -hex 32)|g" searxng/settings.yml
+sed -i "s|ultrasecretkey|$(openssl rand -hex 32)|g" searxng/settings.yml
-  </code>
+</code>
 ==== 4. Customize SearXNG Settings ====
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 Edit the **`searxng/settings.yml`** file according to your needs. You can configure various aspects of your SearXNG instance including search engines, API keys, and user interface options.
-  <code>
+<code>
-    nano searxng/settings.yml
+nano searxng/settings.yml
-  </code>
+</code>
 ==== 5. Start SearXNG in the Background ====
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 After finishing the configuration, start SearXNG in the background using Docker Compose:
-  <code>
+<code>
-    docker-compose up -d
+docker-compose up -d
-  </code>
+</code>
 ==== 6. Check if SearXNG is Running ====
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 Ensure that SearXNG is running correctly by checking the status of the Docker container:
-  <code>
+<code>
-    docker container ls
+docker container ls
-  </code>
+</code>
 You can also visit your SearXNG instance by navigating to the hostname you set in the **`.env`** file.
-===== Conclusion =====
-Whether you are updating or installing SearXNG, following these steps will ensure that your instance is properly set up and maintained. Always verify the settings and configurations, and consult the official SearXNG documentation for advanced features and troubleshooting.
-For further assistance, consult the official SearXNG documentation or seek support from the community.