myDrive is an open-source, self-hosted cloud storage system that is available on GitHub. It is a web-based application, which allows users to upload, store, and share files online. myDrive provides a comprehensive user management system, real-time file synchronization, and client-based encryption to keep your files secure. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install myDrive on Debian Latest using the following steps:
First, Update and upgrade your Debian system to ensure you have the latest packages:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
Then install the required dependencies for myDrive:
sudo apt install git npm nodejs
myDrive is available on GitHub. Clone the repository using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/subnub/myDrive.git
Change directory to myDrive and install myDrive's dependencies using npm.
cd myDrive/ && sudo npm install
Once you have installed all the dependencies, you will need to configure myDrive.
Copy the sample configuration file and create your configuration file:
cp config/config.sample.json config/config.json
Open the myDrive configuration file using a text editor and customize the following settings:
"port" - Set the desired port number.
"protocol" - Set the protocol (http or https).
"storage" - Specify the directory where your files will be stored.
To launch myDrive, run the following command:
sudo npm start
Once myDrive starts, you should see the following message "Server listening on port XXXX":
Open your web browser and enter the following URL:
http://your_server_IP:port
Congratulations, you have successfully installed myDrive on your Debian system!
myDrive is an excellent self-hosted cloud storage solution that provides users with powerful storage features. Installation of myDrive on Debian is straightforward by following this tutorial. Use myDrive to store, access, and manage your files securely.
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