How to Install Ollama and Run Ollama on Public IP

1. Download Ollama - Visit the official Ollama website to download the Windows installer.

2. Install Ollama - Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

3. Verify Installation - Open the Command Prompt and run the following command to confirm Ollama is installed successfully and to check the version:

ollama --version

1. Download and Install Ollama - Visit the Ollama official website to find the installation command for Linux.

2. Install Ollama - Execute the command in the terminal to install Ollama.

3. Verify Installation - Run the following command to verify the installation and check the Ollama version:

ollama --version

1. Modify Environment Variables - By default, Ollama listens on 127.0.0.1:11434. To allow Ollama to listen on a public IP, follow these steps:

Press Windows + R, type sysdm.cpl, and click "OK" to open System Properties.

2. Click the "Advanced" tab and then click "Environment Variables."

3. In the "User variables" section, click "New" and create the following variable: Variable name: OLLAMA_HOST, Variable value: 0.0.0.0:11434

4. Access and Test - Once the environment variable is set, you can access Ollama via the public IP. Make sure your firewall rules allow external access to this port.

1. Modify Service Configuration - By default, Ollama listens on 127.0.0.1:11434. To change this and make Ollama listen on a public IP, follow these steps:

Open the ollama.service file with a text editor:

sudo vi /etc/systemd/system/ollama.service

Add the following line under the [Service] section:

[Service]
Environment="OLLAMA_HOST=0.0.0.0:11434"

2. Restart the Service - After modifying the service file, reload the systemd configuration and restart Ollama:

sudo systemctl daemon-reload
sudo systemctl restart ollama

3. Access and Test - Once Ollama has been restarted, it will be accessible via the public IP address. Ensure your network and firewall settings permit external access.