Mars Server is a lightweight and flexible file sharing service that allows users to easily share files with others. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Mars Server on your Elementary OS Latest operating system.
Before we begin the installation, make sure your system meets the following requirements:
First, it's recommended to update your system to the latest packages. Open the Terminal and run the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
We need Git installed to download the Mars Server installation files from its GitHub repository. To install Git, run the following command in the Terminal:
sudo apt install git -y
Mars Server is built with Node.js, a powerful server-side JavaScript runtime. Install Node.js using the following command:
sudo apt install nodejs -y
Clone the Mars Server repository from GitHub using Git:
git clone https://github.com/borjapazr/mars-server.git
This will download the necessary files to your current directory.
Navigate to the Mars Server directory:
cd mars-server
Install the required dependencies:
npm install
After successfully installing Mars Server, you can start the server using the following command:
npm start
By default, Mars Server will listen on port 8080. You can change this by setting the PORT environment variable before starting the server.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Mars Server on your Elementary OS Latest operating system. You can now easily share files with others using Mars Server.
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