TahoeLAFS is a secure decentralized file system that allows file sharing and backup among multiple computers. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the steps necessary to install TahoeLAFS on Linux Mint latest version.
Before we proceed with the installation process, it’s important to make sure that your system meets the following minimum requirements:
Before starting with the installation process, it’s important to update your system. To do this,type the following command in the terminal:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade
The easiest way to install TahoeLAFS is by using pip. Type the following command in the terminal:
sudo pip install tahoe-lafs
To create a Tahoe-LAFS node, use the following command:
tahoe create-node
This command will create a new directory named my-node in your current working directory, which contains the configuration files for your Tahoe-LAFS node.
To start the Tahoe-LAFS node, use the following command:
tahoe start
This command will start the Tahoe-LAFS node in the background. You can check the status of your node by typing the following command:
tahoe status
To access the Tahoe-LAFS web interface, open a web browser and navigate to the URL http://localhost:3456. This will open the web interface, where you can manage your Tahoe-LAFS node.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed TahoeLAFS on your Linux Mint system and configured your Tahoe-LAFS node. You can now start sharing and backing up files securely across multiple computers.
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