How to Install Instant.io on Linux Mint Latest

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Instant.io on Linux Mint. Instant.io is a free, open-source, peer-to-peer file sharing service that uses WebTorrent technology to distribute files without the need for a central server.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure you have the following:

• Linux Mint Latest installed on your system
• Command-line terminal

Step 1: Install Node.js and NPM

Instant.io requires Node.js and NPM to run. Follow the below steps to install them:

1. Open the terminal.
2. Update the package list by typing the command:

sudo apt-get update

3. Install Node.js and NPM with the following command:

sudo apt-get install nodejs npm

4. Verify the installation by running the version command:

node -v

npm -v

Step 2: Clone the Instant.io Repository

Next, we will clone the Instant.io repository from GitHub.

1. Open the terminal.
2. Navigate to the directory where you want to clone the repository.
3. Run the following command to clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/webtorrent/instant.io.git

4. Navigate to the cloned repository by running:

cd instant.io

Step 3: Install the Required Dependencies

To run the Instant.io application, we need to install the required dependencies.

1. Open the terminal.
2. Navigate to the cloned repository by running:

cd instant.io

3. Install the dependencies by running:

npm install

Step 4: Start the Instant.io Server

Finally, we will start the Instant.io server.

1. Open the terminal.
2. Navigate to the cloned repository by running:

cd instant.io

3. Start the server by running:

npm start

4. Access Instant.io by opening a web browser and navigating to:

http://localhost:8080

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed and configured Instant.io on your Linux Mint system. Now, you can easily share files with your friends without the need for a central server. If you have any questions or issues during the installation process, feel free to leave a comment below.

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