How to Install Syncloud on Manjaro

Syncloud is a platform that enables the user to turn their device into a personal cloud, allowing them to store and manage their files on their own server. This tutorial explains how to install Syncloud on Manjaro.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, we need to make sure that the following prerequisites are met:

  1. Manjaro is installed on your device.
  2. The device is connected to the internet.

Step 1: Install Docker

Syncloud requires Docker to run on Manjaro. To install Docker, open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo pacman -S docker

Step 2: Install Docker Compose

Docker Compose is also required for Syncloud installation. To install Docker Compose, run the following command in the terminal:

sudo pacman -S docker-compose

Step 3: Clone Syncloud Repository

To clone the Syncloud repository, we first need to install Git. To install Git, run the following command in the terminal:

sudo pacman -S git

Then, clone the Syncloud repository using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/syncloud/platform.git

Step 4: Navigate to Syncloud directory

Navigate to the Syncloud directory using the following command:

cd platform

Step 5: Install Syncloud

To install Syncloud, run the following command:

sudo ./syncloud_install.sh

This will start the installation process, which may take several minutes.

Step 6: Verify Syncloud installation

To verify that Syncloud has been installed successfully, run the following command:

sudo docker ps

This should display a list of running Syncloud containers.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have explained how to install Syncloud on Manjaro. Syncloud is a powerful platform that allows the user to turn their device into a personal cloud server. With Syncloud, you can store, manage and access your files anywhere, anytime.

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