Seafile is a cloud storage and file syncing solution that enables you to store and share files with others. This tutorial will guide you on how to install Seafile on Elementary OS.
Prerequisites
- Elementary OS Latest installed and running
- Terminal application. It can be found in the Applications section.
Download and Install Seafile
- Open Terminal Application by pressing the hotkey
Ctrl + Alt + T.
- Type the following command to download the installer script and press Enter.
wget https://download.seafile.com/seafhttp/scripts/seafile-installer
- Once you have downloaded the installer script, run the following command to make it executable:
chmod +x seafile-installer
- Run the installer:
sudo ./seafile-installer
- The seafile command will prompt for your interactive input at various points:
- Agree to the license terms
- Type the destination for the installation directory
- Provide a strong password for the Seafile admin account
- Review configurations and select options based on your requirements (use the arrow keys to select the options).
- Wait for the installation process to complete.
The installation process may take a few minutes to complete.
- After the installation is finished, you can start the Seafile server by running the following command:
sudo /opt/seafile/seafile-server-*/seafile.sh start
- You can access the Seafile web interface by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of your server followed by the port number '8000'. For example, the address would be
http://123.123.123.123:8000.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Seafile on your Elementary OS Latest.
Conclusion
Seafile provides an easy-to-use solution for storing and sharing files. It is a great option for individuals, businesses, and organizations. This tutorial has shown you how to install Seafile on Elementary OS Latest.
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