How to Install Copyparty on Clear Linux Latest

Copyparty is a file server that can be used for sharing files quickly and easily. It is available for free and open-source under the MIT License. In this tutorial, we will discuss the steps to install Copyparty on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, make sure to fulfill these requirements:

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

To install Copyparty on Clear Linux, you need to install the following dependencies:

Run the below command to update the package database.

sudo swupd update

Run the below command to install python and pip.

sudo swupd bundle-add python3-basic
sudo swupd bundle-add python3-pip

Step 2: Install Copyparty on Clear Linux

After installing the dependencies, run the below command to install Copyparty using pip:

sudo pip3 install copyparty

Step 3: Start Copyparty

Now, to start Copyparty, you need to navigate to the directory where you want to store the files and run the below command:

copyparty serve

Copyparty will run on port 3923 by default. To access it, you can open a browser and enter http://localhost:3923 in the address bar.

Step 4: Configure Copyparty

Copyparty has various configuration options that can be specified in a configuration file. To create the configuration file, run the below command:

copyparty mkconfig > copyparty.cfg

After creating the configuration file, you need to open it and modify the settings according to your requirements.

Conclusion

Copyparty is an easy and fast way to share files in a local network. By following the above steps, you can easily install and use Copyparty on Clear Linux Latest.

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