How to Install Duplicati on Arch Linux

Duplicati is a popular backup tool that allows you to back up your data to multiple cloud storage services such as Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Duplicati on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have the following:

• A running Arch Linux system
• Root access or a user account with sudo privileges
• Internet connection

Installing Duplicati

To install Duplicati on Arch Linux, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal window.

2. Update the package index and upgrade the system packages by running the following commands:

sudo pacman -Syu

3. Install Duplicati using the following command:

sudo pacman -S duplicati

4. Once the installation is complete, you can start Duplicati using the following command:

duplicati &

5. Duplicati's web interface should now be accessible by going to http://localhost:8200/ in your web browser.

Setting up Duplicati

Now that you have installed Duplicati, you can set it up to start backing up your data. Here's how to get started:

1. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:8200/.

2. Click on the "Add backup" button.

3. Follow the prompts to set up your backup, selecting the storage provider you want to use and configuring any necessary credentials.

4. Once you have configured your backup, click on the "Run Backup" button to start your initial backup.

Congratulations! You now have Duplicati installed and set up on your Arch Linux system.

Conclusion

Duplicati is a powerful backup tool that allows you to back up your data to multiple cloud storage services. Installing Duplicati on Arch Linux is a simple process, and once installed, it can be easily configured to start backing up your data.

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