This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Instant.io on Ubuntu Server. Instant.io is a web application that allows you to share files over the internet using WebTorrent.
Before we begin with the installation process, make sure your system meets the following requirements:
Start by updating the package list and installing necessary dependencies:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install curl git
Install Node.js and npm on your system using the following command:
sudo apt install nodejs npm
Check the version of Node.js installed on your system with node -v. Also, check the version of npm installed on your system with npm -v.
Use git to clone the Instant.io repository to the ~/instant.io directory:
git clone https://github.com/webtorrent/instant.io.git ~/instant.io
Navigate to the instant.io directory you just cloned and use npm to install the required dependencies:
cd ~/instant.io
npm install
This may take a few moments to complete depending on the speed of your server.
Finally, start the server with npm:
npm start
You should see the following message in your console:
listening on http://localhost:3000
Open your browser and navigate to http://<your_server_ip>:3000 to access the Instant.io web interface.
You have successfully installed Instant.io on your Ubuntu Server. Now you can share files over the internet in a fast and secure way using WebTorrent.
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