How to Install File Sharing on NetBSD

File Sharing is a simple web application for sharing files with others. It is a convenient tool for sharing large files without the need for external services. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install File Sharing on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

To install File Sharing on NetBSD, you will need the following:

• A running instance of NetBSD
• A user account with sudo privileges
• A web server such as Apache or Nginx

Installation Steps

1. Install Git on your NetBSD server using the following command:

$ sudo pkgin install git

2. Clone the File Sharing repository from GitHub using Git:

$ git clone https://github.com/axeloz/filesharing.git

3. Install the dependencies required to run File Sharing:

$ sudo pkgin install nodejs npm

4. Navigate to the cloned repository directory and install the required Node.js packages:

$ cd filesharing
$ npm install

5. Configure your file sharing settings by modifying the config.js file. You can change the default port and download directory, and set up authentication if desired.

$ nano config.js

6. Start the File Sharing server:

$ node index.js

7. Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access the File Sharing web interface.

8. Test the functionality of File Sharing by uploading and downloading files.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed File Sharing on your NetBSD server.

Conclusion

File Sharing provides a straightforward method for sharing files with others. With the steps outlined in this tutorial, you should now be able to effortlessly install and configure File Sharing on your NetBSD server.

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