EteSync is an open-source, end-to-end encrypted syncing solution for personal data such as contacts, calendars, notes and tasks. EteSync offers a web-based client that can be installed on NetBSD to access your data securely. Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to install EteSync Web on NetBSD.
Before installing EteSync Web, make sure your NetBSD system is up-to-date using the following command:
pkgin update
EteSync Web requires Node.js to run. To install Node.js on NetBSD, use the following command:
pkgin install nodejs
Git is needed to fetch the EteSync Web code. To install Git, use the following command:
pkgin install git
Clone the EteSync Web repository from GitHub using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/etesync/web
Navigate to the EteSync Web directory and install the required dependencies with the command:
cd web
npm install
Create a configuration file for EteSync Web:
cp config.example.json config.json
Edit the configuration file using your preferred text editor:
nano config.json
Update the configuration file parameters to your EteSync account credentials, server URL, and trusted domains.
To start the EteSync Web client, navigate to the root of the web directory and execute the following command:
npm start
Your EteSync Web client is now accessible at http://localhost:3000
This tutorial outlines the steps to install and configure EteSync Web on NetBSD. With this, you have a secure, encrypted sync solution that can be accessed through the web client. Make sure to keep your system and EteSync Web client up-to-date for optimal security.
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