How to Install CryptPad on FreeBSD Latest

CryptPad is a secure open-source online collaboration tool that allows users to create encrypted documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with real-time collaboration features. CryptPad is available for a range of platforms, including FreeBSD.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install CryptPad on FreeBSD Latest.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation process, ensure your system meets the following requirements:

• You have root access to your FreeBSD system.
• Your system is up to date.

Step 1: Update the System

Begin by updating your FreeBSD system. Run the following command:

# freebsd-update fetch
# freebsd-update install

Step 2: Install the Required Dependencies

CryptPad requires several dependencies to be installed on the system before it can be installed. Run the following commands to install the required dependencies:

# pkg install node14 npm

Step 3: Install CryptPad on FreeBSD

Once the dependencies are installed, you can proceed with installing CryptPad on your FreeBSD system. Follow the steps outlined below:

1. Clone the CryptPad repository

Clone the CryptPad Git repository to your system by running the following command:

# cd /usr/local/www
# git clone https://github.com/xwiki-labs/cryptpad.git

This will create a CryptPad directory in the /usr/local/www directory.

2. Install the required node modules

Once you have cloned the repository, navigate to the CryptPad directory and install the required node modules by running the following command:

# cd cryptpad
# npm install

3. Build CryptPad

Once the node modules are installed, build CryptPad using the following command:

# npm run build

4. Start CryptPad

After CryptPad is built successfully, it can be started using the following command:

# npm start

This will start a CryptPad server on port 3000. You can access CryptPad by navigating to http://localhost:3000 in your web browser.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install CryptPad on FreeBSD Latest. Now that you have successfully installed CryptPad, you can create and share encrypted documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with real-time collaboration features.

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