Filestash is a file manager that allows users to manage their files and media from the browser. Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to install Filestash on Elementary OS Latest.
Before you begin, make sure you have the latest version of Elementary OS installed on your system. You will also need an internet connection to download the necessary files.
Open the Terminal by pressing "Ctrl + Alt + T" on your keyboard. Then, update the package lists of your system by entering the following command:
sudo apt-get update
To install the required dependencies that Filestash needs, enter the following command into the Terminal:
sudo apt-get install -y curl mcrypt php-curl php-zip php-gd php-mysqlnd php-mcrypt php-xml php-dom php-zip php-mbstring unzip
Navigate to the official website of Filestash at https://www.filestash.app/. Click on the "Download" button and select the appropriate .zip file for your system architecture. Once downloaded, extract the .zip file to your desired location.
Open the Terminal and navigate to the directory where you extracted the Filestash .zip file. Enter the following command to start the Filestash server:
./filestash server:start
Open your preferred web browser and go to http://localhost:8334. You will see the Filestash login page.
Create your Filestash account by clicking on the "Create new account" button. Fill in your desired username and password. Then, log in to your newly created account.
Now you have successfully installed Filestash on your Elementary OS Latest system, and you can start managing your files and media from the browser.
Enjoy!
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