How to Install myDrive on POP! OS Latest

myDrive is a file hosting and sharing service which is open-source and can be used on your own servers. In this tutorial, we will discuss how to install myDrive on POP! OS latest version.

Prerequisites

Before installing myDrive, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A server running POP! OS latest version.
• A root or user account with sudo privileges.
• The latest version of Docker and Docker-compose should be installed on your system.

Step 1: Clone the Repository:

First, you need to clone the myDrive repository from GitHub to your system by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/subnub/myDrive.git

Step 2: Create an Environment File:

You need to create an environment file to store the authentication details, database settings, and server configuration. Run the following command:

cd myDrive
sudo nano .env

Add the following configuration settings to the .env file:

DB_CONNECTION=mysql
DB_HOST=db
DB_PORT=3306
DB_DATABASE=mydrive
DB_USERNAME=root
DB_PASSWORD=root

#myDrive Configuration
APP_NAME="myDrive App"
APP_ENV=production
APP_DEBUG=false
APP_URL=http://localhost:8000

#Configure Mail
MAIL_DRIVER=smtp
MAIL_HOST=smtp.gmail.com
MAIL_PORT=587
MAIL_USERNAME=
MAIL_PASSWORD=
MAIL_ENCRYPTION=tls

You can configure these settings according to your requirements.

Step 3: Start the Containers

Now start all the containers using docker-compose:

sudo docker-compose up -d

This command will download and start all the necessary containers.

Step 4: Run Database Migrations

Database migration is the process of converting the database schema into a different version. You need to migrate the database first before running the myDrive application.

sudo docker-compose exec app php artisan migrate

Step 5: Run the Application

Finally, access the myDrive application on the following URL:

http://localhost:8000

You can access your myDrive account by creating a new account or logging in with an existing one.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed myDrive on your POP! OS system. You can now start using myDrive as a file sharing and hosting platform.

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