How to Install RetroShare on OpenBSD

RetroShare is a free and open-source peer-to-peer communication and sharing platform that offers users private and secure communication, file sharing, and collaboration tools. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install RetroShare on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you need to have the following:

• A running instance of OpenBSD
• A user account with root or sudo privileges
• An active internet connection

Step 1 – Update the System

Before installing any new software, it's always good practice to update your system's repository list and upgrade the packages to the latest version. Open the terminal and enter the following command:

sudo pkg_add -vvvUu

The above command will fetch the latest package information and upgrade any outdated packages.

Step 2 – Install the Dependencies

RetroShare requires several dependencies to function correctly. Run the following command to install the required dependencies:

sudo pkg_add cmake openssl miniupnpc upnp qt5

Step 3 – Download and Install RetroShare

Now, we can proceed with downloading and installing RetroShare. Follow the below steps to install RetroShare:

1. Download the latest version of RetroShare from here.
2. Extract the downloaded file to any preferred location.
3. Once extracted, navigate to the location of the extracted folder using the terminal.
4. In the terminal, enter the following command to make RetroShare binaries:

cmake .

5. After the above command is executed successfully, run the make command to build the RetroShare:

make

6. Finally, run the sudo make install command to install RetroShare:

sudo make install

Step 4 – Start and Run RetroShare

Once you have installed RetroShare, you can start its graphical user interface by running the following command:

retroshare-gui

After running the above command, the RetroShare application window should open, and you can start using RetroShare on OpenBSD.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed RetroShare on OpenBSD. You can now communicate and share files securely with other RetroShare users. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, check the RetroShare documentation or seek assistance from the OpenBSD community.

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