Copyparty is an open-source file sharing solution that allows users to share files between devices using a web-based interface. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Copyparty on FreeBSD Latest.
Before installing Copyparty, make sure that all the required dependencies are installed. Type the following command in the CLI to install required dependencies:
pkg install git python3 libsixel
Navigate to the directory where you want to download Copyparty and type the following command:
git clone https://github.com/9001/copyparty.git
After downloading Copyparty, navigate to the Copyparty directory using the CLI and type the following command to install Copyparty:
sudo python3 setup.py install
Please wait for the installation process to finish.
After installing Copyparty, type the following command to start the Copyparty server:
copyparty
By default, Copyparty listens on port 8080.
Open your web browser and enter the IP address or hostname of your FreeBSD server, followed by ":8080" (or the port you chose in the previous step). You should see the Copyparty web interface. You can now share files with other devices on your network.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Copyparty on a FreeBSD Latest server. You can easily share files between devices by using the Copyparty web interface.
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