How to Install Bepasty Server on Arch Linux

Bepasty is a simple and secure file hosting and sharing server. It allows you to easily share files within your organization or with external clients or partners. In this tutorial, we will teach you how to install Bepasty on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we start installing Bepasty on Arch Linux, you need to ensure that:

• You have a user account with sudo privileges and access to the terminal of your system.
• You are running on Arch Linux.
• Your system is up to date by running sudo pacman -Syu.

Steps to Install Bepasty on Arch Linux

Follow the steps below to install Bepasty on Arch Linux:

Step 1: Install the Required Dependencies

Before installing Bepasty, you need to install the required dependencies. Run the following command in your terminal to install these dependencies:

sudo pacman -S python python-pip python-virtualenv

Step 2: Clone the Bepasty Repository

After installing the dependencies, you can clone the Bepasty repository to your system. Run the following command to clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/bepasty/bepasty-server.git

Step 3: Create a Virtual Environment

Now we need to create a virtual environment to avoid dependency conflicts. Enter the folder where you cloned the Bepasty repository and create a virtual environment using the following command:

cd bepasty-server
python -m venv env

Step 4: Activate the Virtual Environment

Activate the virtual environment using the following command:

source env/bin/activate

Step 5: Install Bepasty

You can install Bepasty using the pip package manager. To install Bepasty, run the following command:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 6: Set Up Bepasty

After installing the required components, you can proceed with setting up Bepasty. To do so, configure the bepasty.conf file by running:

cp bepasty.conf.sample bepasty.conf

Edit the bepasty.conf file as per your requirements using any text editor like Nano or Vim. After editing the file, save and exit it.

Step 7: Create the Database

To create a database for Bepasty, run:

bepasty-server createdb

Step 8: Start the Server

To start the Bepasty server, run:

bepasty-server run

This will start the Bepasty server, and you can access it through your browser at http://localhost:5000.

Step 9: Enable Bepasty as a Systemd Service

To make Bepasty a systemd service, create a file /etc/systemd/system/bepasty.service. Within it, enter the following settings:

[Unit]
Description=Bepasty server
After=network.target

[Service]
User=<yourusername>
Group=<yourusergroup>
WorkingDirectory=/opt/bepasty
ExecStart=/opt/bepasty/env/bin/bepasty-server run
Restart=always

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target

Save and exit the file, then reload systemctl configuration:

$ sudo systemctl daemon-reload

Now, run the following command:

$ sudo systemctl enable --now bepasty.service

That's it. You've successfully installed Bepasty on Arch Linux!

Conclusion

Bepasty is a reliable and easy-to-use file sharing server. It enables users to store and share files securely, and its user-friendly interface makes it easy for users to navigate. We hope that this tutorial was helpful and that you can now easily install Bepasty on Arch Linux.

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