How to Install WebUI-aria2 on POP! OS Latest

WebUI-aria2 is a web-based front-end for the open-source Aria2 download manager. It allows users to control their Aria2 downloads through a web interface. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation of WebUI-aria2 on POP! OS Latest.

Prerequisites

• POP! OS Latest installed on your computer
• Aria2 installed and configured

Steps

1. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard.

2. Install git by running the following command:

   sudo apt-get install git
   

3. Clone the WebUI-aria2 repository by running the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/ziahamza/webui-aria2.git
   

4. Move the WebUI-aria2 folder to your Aria2 folder by running the following command:

   sudo mv webui-aria2 /usr/share/aria2/
   

5. Change the owner of the WebUI-aria2 folder by running the following command:

   sudo chown -R <YourUsername>:<YourUsername> /usr/share/aria2/webui-aria2/
   

   Note: Replace <YourUsername> with your actual username.

6. Start Aria2 by running the following command:

   aria2c
   

7. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:6800/webui-aria2/

8. You should now see the WebUI-aria2 interface. You can add, pause, resume, and delete downloads from this interface.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed WebUI-aria2 on POP! OS Latest.

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