CopyParty is an open source file sharing and synchronization tool that allows you to share files between different devices and over the internet securely. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install CopyParty on OpenSUSE Latest.
Before proceeding with this tutorial, ensure you have:
The first step is to ensure that all the required dependencies are installed. Use the following command to update the package manager and install the required dependencies:
sudo zypper update
sudo zypper install python3 python3-pip nodejs
Next, we need to clone the CopyParty repository to our local machine. Use the following command to clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/9001/copyparty.git
After cloning the repository, we can now install CopyParty on our server. Use the following commands to install CopyParty:
cd copyparty
sudo pip3 install .
Once CopyParty is installed, we need to configure it before we can start using it. Copy the example configuration file to a new file named config.ini:
cp ./docs/example.conf.ini config.ini
Then, open the config.ini file and edit the settings according to your requirements. You can use the following command to open the file in the nano editor:
nano config.ini
Once you are done with the configuration, save and close the file.
With the configuration in place, we can start CopyParty. Use the following command to start it:
copyparty-run.py
Depending on your configuration, you may need to specify the IP address and port number to access CopyParty from a web browser.
In this tutorial, we have shown how to install CopyParty on OpenSUSE Latest. Once installed, you can use it to share files and folders with other users. You can also customize the settings to suit your needs.
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