Installing Odoo on Ubuntu 22.04

Odoo is a popular open-source business management software that helps companies streamline their operations and manage various aspects of their business such as accounting, project management, inventory management, CRM, e-commerce, and more. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to install Odoo on Ubuntu 22.04.

Step 1: Update System Packages

Before we begin, let's make sure the system packages are up to date by running the following commands:

Step 2: Install PostgreSQL

Odoo requires a PostgreSQL database to store its data. Install PostgreSQL by running the following command:

Step 3: Create a PostgreSQL User and Database

Create a new PostgreSQL user and database for Odoo by running the following commands:

Step 4: Install Odoo Dependencies

Odoo has several dependencies that need to be installed. Run the following commands to install the necessary packages:

Step 5: Create a System User for Odoo

Create a system user specifically for running the Odoo service by running the following command:

Step 6: Install and Configure Odoo

Next, we will install Odoo using pip. Run the following commands:

Now, create a configuration file for Odoo:

Paste the following configuration into the file:

[options]
admin_passwd = adminpassword
db_host = False
db_port = False
db_user = odoo
db_password = False
addons_path = /opt/odoo/addons
logfile = /var/log/odoo/odoo.log

Remember to replace "adminpassword" with a secure password of your choice. Save and close the file.

Create a log file and set the appropriate permissions:

Step 7: Create a systemd Service Unit File

To manage the Odoo service, create a systemd unit file by running the following command:

Paste the following content into the file:

[Unit]
Description=Odoo
Documentation=http://www.odoo.com/
[Service]
# Ubuntu/Debian convention:
Type=simple
User=odoo
ExecStart=/opt/odoo/odoo-venv/bin/python3 /opt/odoo/odoo-venv/bin/odoo -c /etc/odoo.conf
[Install]
WantedBy=default.target

Save and close the file.

Step 8: Start and Enable the Odoo Service

Start the Odoo service and enable it to start automatically on system boot:

Step 9: Access Odoo Web Interface

You can now access the Odoo web interface by opening your web browser and navigating to http://your_server_ip:8069. You should see the Odoo login page.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Odoo on Ubuntu 22.04.