Duplicati is a free, open-source backup software that works with various storage options, including FTP, S3, and WebDAV. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Duplicati on MXLinux Latest.
Before you start the installation process, make sure your system has the following prerequisites:
The first step is to add the Duplicati repository to your MXLinux system. To do this, open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo sh -c "echo 'deb http://apt.duplicati.com/ stretch main' >> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/duplicati.list"
This command will add the Duplicati repository to your system.
After adding the repository, you need to add the GPG key to ensure the authenticity of packages. To add the GPG key, run the following command:
wget -O - http://duplicati.com/debian/duplicati.key | apt-key add -
Confirm the key was securely downloaded by reviewing the response message:
OK
Now it's time to install Duplicati on your MXLinux system. Open your terminal and run the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt install duplicati
This command will update the package list and then install Duplicati on your system.
After installation, you should see the message "Duplicati has been installed successfully."
If you want to verify the installation, run the following command:
duplicati --version
This command will display the version number of Duplicati.
To access the Duplicati User Interface open your web browser and go to the following address:
http://localhost:8200/
If you have a firewall restriction be sure to create a remote SSH tunnel to forward port 8200 to the local machine.
Then, you can start using Duplicati.
In this tutorial, you learned how to install Duplicati on MXLinux Latest. As a result, you have a reliable and efficient backup solution for protecting your important files and information.
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