How to Install Cozy Cloud on Void Linux

Cozy Cloud is an open-source platform that allows you to store your personal data and access it from any device. It is a great alternative to cloud services like Google Drive or Dropbox. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Cozy Cloud on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

Before we begin, we need to install some dependencies that are required for running Cozy Cloud. To do this, open a terminal and type the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S libcairo libcairo-gobject libjpeg-turbo libpng libsqlite3 libxml2 libxslt nodejs

This command will install the necessary dependencies that are required to run Cozy Cloud.

Step 2: Download Cozy Cloud

Now, download the latest Cozy Cloud package from the official website. Open a terminal and type the following command:

wget -O cozy.tar.gz https://binaries.cozycloud.cc/nightlies/latest/cozy.tar.gz

This command will download the latest Cozy Cloud package and save it as cozy.tar.gz.

Step 3: Extract Cozy Cloud

Next, extract the downloaded package using the following command:

tar xf cozy.tar.gz

This command will extract the contents of the archive into the current directory.

Step 4: Install Cozy Cloud

After you have extracted the package, install Cozy Cloud by running the following command:

sudo ./bin/cozy-stack install

This command will install Cozy Cloud and its dependencies on your system.

Step 5: Start Cozy Cloud

Once the installation process is complete, start the Cozy Cloud service by running the following command:

sudo systemctl start cozy-stack

This command will start the Cozy Cloud service.

Step 6: Configure Cozy Cloud

Finally, access the Cozy Cloud web interface by navigating to the following URL:

http://localhost:8080

You can configure your Cozy Cloud account by following the on-screen instructions.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Cozy Cloud on your Void Linux system. You can now store your personal data and access it from anywhere.

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