How to Install PsiTransfer on OpenBSD

PsiTransfer is an open-source application that allows users to transfer files securely across multiple platforms. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing PsiTransfer on your OpenBSD machine.

Prerequisites

Before installing PsiTransfer, ensure your OpenBSD machine meets the following prerequisites:

• OpenBSD 6.6 or higher
• Root access to your OpenBSD machine
• An internet connection

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before proceeding with the installation of PsiTransfer, we must first install its dependencies. Run the following command to install the dependencies:

$ sudo pkg_add php php-pdo php-pdo_mysql php-gd nginx

Step 2: Download PsiTransfer

We will download PsiTransfer from its official GitHub repository using the following command:

$ sudo git clone https://github.com/psi-4ward/psitransfer.git /var/www/psitransfer

Step 3: Configure Nginx

We will now configure Nginx to serve the PsiTransfer application. Create a new Nginx configuration file with the following command:

$ sudo nano /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/psitransfer.conf

Paste the following configuration into the file:

server {
  listen 80;
  server_name psitransfer.local;
  root /var/www/psitransfer;

  index index.php index.html;

  client_max_body_size 100M;
  client_body_buffer_size 512K;
  large_client_header_buffers 4 16k;

  location / {
    try_files $uri /index.php?$args;
  }

  location ~ \.php$ {
    fastcgi_pass 127.0.0.1:9000;
    fastcgi_index index.php;
    fastcgi_param SCRIPT_FILENAME $document_root$fastcgi_script_name;
    include /etc/nginx/fastcgi_params;
  }
}

Save and close the file.

Step 4: Set Permissions

We need to set permissions for the PsiTransfer directory to allow access to the application. Run the following command:

$ sudo chown -R _www:_www /var/www/psitransfer

Step 5: Restart Nginx & PHP-FPM

We have made changes to the Nginx configuration file and set permissions. We must now restart the Nginx and PHP-FPM services using the following commands:

$ sudo /etc/rc.d/nginx restart
$ sudo /etc/rc.d/php70_fpm restart

Step 6: Access PsiTransfer

Once the Nginx and PHP-FPM services are restarted, you can access PsiTransfer at http://psitransfer.local. You will land on the PsiTransfer login page, where you can create an account and begin transferring files securely across multiple platforms.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed PsiTransfer on OpenBSD. You can now send and receive files securely across multiple platforms. If you face any issues during the installation process, feel free to consult the official PsiTransfer documentation or reach out to the developer community for support.

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