doc/install_on_virtualbox.md

# Install YunoHost on VitualBox

*Find other ways to install YunoHost **[here](/install)**.*

## Pre-requisite

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* An x86 computer with VirtualBox installed and enough RAM capacity to be able to run a small virtual machine.
* The latest **YunoHost ISO image**, available here: 
  * **Torrent** ([i386](http://build.yunohost.org/yunohostv2-latest-i386.iso.torrent), [amd64](http://build.yunohost.org/yunohostv2-latest-amd64.iso.torrent)): share at least to ratio 1 to assure torrents sustainability
  * **Direct download** ([i386](http://build.yunohost.org/yunohostv2-latest-i386.iso), [amd64](http://build.yunohost.org/yunohostv2-latest-amd64.iso))


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## <small>1.</small> Create a new virtual machine

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* 256MB RAM is the minimum required, 512MB may be better.

* 4GB storage is the minimum required.

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## <small>2.</small> Change network settings

Go to **Settings** > **Network**,  and your interface:

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* Select `Bridged adapter`

* Select your interface's name:

    **wlan0** if you are connected wirelessly, else **eth0**.

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## <small>3.</small> Boot up the virtual machine

Start the virtual machine

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You will have to select your ISO image `yunohostv2-latest-amd64.iso` here, then you should see the YunoHost's boot screen.

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* Select `Graphical install`

* Select your language, your location, your keyboard layout and let the installer do the rest :-)

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## <small>4.</small> Proceed to post-installation

After the reboot, you will see this screen:

<img src="/images/virtualbox_4.png" style="max-width:100%;border-radius: 5px;border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.15);box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);">

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* The password for root user is "yunohost"

* You can obtain further precisions on post-installation here: **[yunohost.org/postinstall](/postinstall)**

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***If you need help during one of these steps, do not hesitate to use [our support tools](/support).***