How to Install ExaTorrent on FreeBSD Latest

ExaTorrent is an open-source BitTorrent client that focuses on speed and simplicity. It supports a wide range of platforms, including FreeBSD. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to install ExaTorrent on FreeBSD Latest using the command line.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure your FreeBSD system meets these requirements:

• Root access to the FreeBSD system.
• A working internet connection.
• A terminal with command-line access.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

ExaTorrent requires Node.js, npm and libtorrent-rasterbar to be installed on your system. You can install them using the following commands:

pkg install node libtorrent-rasterbar

Step 2: Clone the ExaTorrent Repository

Use git to clone the ExaTorrent repository from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/varbhat/exatorrent.git

Step 3: Install ExaTorrent

Navigate to the directory where you cloned the ExaTorrent repository and install the required Node.js modules using npm:

cd exatorrent
npm install

Step 4: Start ExaTorrent

To start ExaTorrent, run the following command from the directory where you installed it:

npm start

ExaTorrent will now start listening on port 3000. You can access the web interface by opening your web browser and pointing it to http://localhost:3000. Once you open the web interface, you will be prompted to create an administrator account.

That's it! You have successfully installed and started ExaTorrent on your FreeBSD system.

Conclusion

ExaTorrent is a lightweight and fast BitTorrent client that is easy to install and use. By following this tutorial, you should now be able to set up ExaTorrent on your FreeBSD system and begin downloading torrent files.

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