How to Install Snapdrop on Manjaro

Snapdrop is a web-based file sharing tool that allows you to share files between different devices on the same network without the need for any specialized software or hardware. Here are the steps to install Snapdrop on Manjaro:

Step 1: Open the Terminal

To open the terminal on Manjaro, press Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard or click on the terminal icon in the taskbar.

Step 2: Install the Snapdrop Package

To install Snapdrop on Manjaro, you need to install the snapd package first. Run the following command in the terminal to install the package:

sudo pacman -S snapd

Enter your administrative password if prompted to do so.

Step 3: Enable Snap Support

To enable Snap support on Manjaro, run the following command in the terminal:

sudo systemctl enable --now snapd.socket

Step 4: Install and Run Snapdrop

To install Snapdrop, run the following command in the terminal:

sudo snap install snapdrop

After the installation completes, run the following command to launch Snapdrop:

snap run snapdrop

This will open the Snapdrop web interface in your default web browser.

Step 5: Start Sharing Your Files

Now that Snapdrop is installed and running, you can start sharing files between different devices on the same network using this web-based tool. Simply drag and drop the files you want to share onto the Snapdrop window and the file transfer will begin automatically.

Conclusion

Snapdrop is a great tool for sharing files quickly and easily between different devices on the same network. By following these simple steps, you can install and start using Snapdrop on your Manjaro system in no time.

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