Plik is an open-source file-sharing platform developed by Root.gg. It allows you to securely share files with another person or group without worrying about data storage limits or security issues. Installing Plik on Pop! OS is straightforward and can be done using the following steps.
Open a terminal window by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.
Install the required dependencies:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install git gcc musl-dev pkg-config make
Clone the Plik repository from GitHub:
git clone https://github.com/root-gg/plik.git
Navigate to the cloned directory:
cd plik
Build Plik using the Makefile:
make
This may take some time to complete depending on your system specifications.
Once the build process is complete, install Plik using the Makefile:
sudo make install
This will install Plik on your system.
Create a configuration file for Plik:
sudo cp /usr/local/share/plik/plik.sample.conf /etc/plik/plik.conf
Edit the configuration file using a text editor of your choice:
sudo nano /etc/plik/plik.conf
Enter the required information such as the port number, domain, and SSL certificate details.
Start the Plik service:
sudo systemctl start plik
Optionally, enable Plik service to start on system boot:
sudo systemctl enable plik
That's it! Plik should now be up and running on your Pop! OS system. You can now use Plik to share files securely with others.
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