How to install Ozeki SMS Gateway on Ubuntu Linux

This article is a detailed guide on how to install Ozeki SMS Gateway on Ubuntu Linux. In this tutorial we are going to be going over every step required to complete the installation successfully. This process requires the Ubuntu operating system to be installed on your device. Mainly, we are going to install dependencies in the Ubuntu terminal, then download the install for Ozeki SMS Gateway and install it. We hope this article is helpful and informative to you. Now let's get started!

What is Ubuntu?

Ubuntu is a free desktop operating system. It's based on Linux, a massive project that enables user around the world to run machines powered by free and open software on all kinds of devices. Ubuntu is considered a good distribution for beginners. The operating system was intended primarily for personal computers (PCs) but it can also be used on servers.

What is Ozeki SMS Gateway?

Ozeki SMS Gateway is a powerful SMS Gateway software you can download and install on your Windows or Linux computer or to your Android mobile phone. It provides an HTTP SMS API, that allows you to connect to it from local or remote programs. The reason why companies use Ozeki SMS Gateway as their first point of access to the mobile network, is because it provides service provider independence. When you use Ozeki, the SMS contact lists and sms data is safe, because Ozeki is installed in their own computer (physical or virutal), and Ozeki provides direct access to the mobile network through wireless connections.

How to install Ozeki SMS Gateway on Ubuntu Linux (video tutorial)

In this video tutorial you will learn how to install Ozeki SMS Gateway on Ubuntu Linux. Before installing the software itself, you need to install mono and dependencies. This is all done in the terminal. Then, you can download the Ozeki SMS Gateway installer. Now run the installer and wait for it to complete. When the installation is complete, you may now open Ozeki SMS Gateway.

sudo apt install mono-complete

Install mono

Before you can install Ozeki SMS Gateway, you need to install mono. This is done in the terminal (Figure 1). First you need to Open the terminal. Type in the following command and press enter. "sudo apt install mono-complete". This command will install mono on your Ubuntu device.

sudo apt install libturbojpeg libportaudio2 xvfb libspeexdsp1 libspeex1 fonts-symbola libnss3-tools

Install dependencies

Installing dependencies is also required before installing Ozeki SMS Gateway. This is also done in the terminal (Figure 2). Open the terminal and enter the following command: "sudo apt install libturbojpeg libportaudio2 xvfb libspeexdsp1 libspeex1 fonts-symbola libnss3-tools". This command will install all dependencies on your Ubuntu device.

Download SMS Gateway installer

After installing mono and the dependencies in the terminal, you may now download the Ozeki SMS Gateway installer (Figure 3). Open your browser and visit this link: Download Ozeki SMS Gateway. Click on Download in the menu on top. Click the Linux download link to start downloading the installer. When the download is complete, the installer will be located in the default download dircetory specified in your browser's settings.

Install SMS Gateway

After you have successfully downloaded the installer, you may install the softwaver via terminal (Figure 4). Type in the following command: "sudo dpkg -i installlinux_1639460807_ozekismsgateway_10.3.144_all.deb", then press enter. This will begin installing Ozeki SMS Gateway to your Ubuntu device.

sudo dpkg -i installlinux_1639460807_ozekismsgateway_10.3.144_all.deb

Installation completed

After the installation process is complete, you get the message: "INFO installation completed." in the terminal (Figure 5).

Open SMS Gateway GUI

After successfully installing Ozeki SMS Gateway, it is now accessible in your browser (Figure 6).

Note:

If you are using a modem, in order for the SMS Gateway to reach the modem, the ModemManager service must be disabled. You can do this with the command below.

systemctl disable ModemManager.service
systemctl stop ModemManager.service

Summary

After a successful installation, everything is properly set up for you to successfully use Ozeki SMS Gateway on Ubuntu Linux. We hope you found this article helpful in completing this process. This software can be installed on different kinds of devices too. Check out our other guides for more information on Ozeki SMS Gateway.