IFM is an open-source file manager that is available on the github repository. Here, we will guide you through the steps to install IFM on the Ubuntu server latest version.
Before proceeding with the installation process, ensure that the following requirements are met:
Follow the below steps to install IFM:
Before proceeding with the installation process, it's essential to update the system to the latest version.
To update the system, execute the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
Before installing IFM, make sure that the following dependencies are installed:
To install Node.js and NPM, execute the following command:
sudo apt install nodejs npm -y
After installing the dependencies, clone the IFM repository from its GitHub page using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/misterunknown/ifm.git
Go to the newly created IFM directory using the following command:
cd ifm
Install the IFM packages using the following command:
npm install
This command will install all the necessary packages required for IFM.
To start the server, execute the following command:
node index.js
Finally, open your browser, enter the server IP or domain name with the port of IFM, and hit enter. For example, if your server IP is 192.168.1.100 and IFM is running on the port 3000, enter the following URL in your browser:
http://192.168.1.100:3000/
You should see the IFM user interface in your browser. Now, you can use the IFM file manager to manage your files on the Ubuntu server.
In conclusion, we have successfully installed IFM on the Ubuntu server latest version. You can now use the IFM file manager to easily manage your server files through the web interface.
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