How to Install SFTPGo on EndeavourOS

SFTPGo is an open source secure FTP server designed for simplicity, security, and high performance. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing SFTPGo on EndeavourOS.

Prerequisites

Before you start, you will need:

• A Linux distribution installed on your machine, preferably EndeavourOS
• A user account with administrative privileges
• A working internet connection

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before we can start installing SFTPGo, we need to install some dependencies.

1. Open a terminal and update your system:

   sudo pacman -Syu
   

2. Install the following packages:

   sudo pacman -S git go mariadb
   

Step 2: Download and Install SFTPGo

1. Clone the SFTPGo repository from GitHub:

   git clone https://github.com/drakkan/sftpgo.git
   

2. Change into the SFTPGo directory:

   cd sftpgo
   

3. Build and install SFTPGo:

   go install ./...
   

4. Add the SFTPGo binary to your PATH:

   echo "export PATH=$PATH:$(go env GOPATH)/bin" >> ~/.bashrc
   source ~/.bashrc
   

5. Start SFTPGo:

   sftpgo serve &
   

Step 3: Configure SFTPGo

Now that SFTPGo is installed and running, we need to configure it.

1. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:8080/.

2. The first time you visit the page, you will be prompted to create an administrator account. Fill in the required fields and click Create account.

3. You can now configure your SFTP server by clicking the various tabs in the web interface. For example, you can add new users, create virtual directories, and configure access rights.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have now successfully installed SFTPGo on EndeavourOS and configured it to your liking. SFTPGo is a great alternative to other FTP servers and provides a secure, fast, and simple way to transfer files.

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