How to Install HRCloud2 on Void Linux

HRCloud2 is a self-hosted web-based file manager that allows you to store, manage, and share files securely. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install HRCloud2 on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, ensure that the following requirements are met:

• A Void Linux server with root access
• Node.js and npm installed on your system
• Git installed on your system

Step 1 - Install Dependencies

1. Open your terminal and log in to your Void Linux server using the root account or a user with root privileges.

2. Update the system repositories by running the following command:

   # xbps-install -Su
   

3. Install Node.js and npm by running the following command:

   # xbps-install -S nodejs npm
   

4. Install Git by running the following command:

   # xbps-install -S git
   

Step 2 - Clone the HRCloud2 Repository

1. Create a directory where you want to install HRCloud2 by running the following command:

   # mkdir /var/www/hrcloud2
   

2. Navigate to the directory you just created by running the following command:

   # cd /var/www/hrcloud2
   

3. Clone the HRCloud2 repository from Github by running the following command:

   # git clone https://github.com/zelon88/HRCloud2.git
   

Step 3 - Install and Configure HRCloud2

1. Navigate to the HRCloud2 directory by running the following command:

   # cd HRCloud2
   

2. Install the required dependencies by running the following command:

   # npm install
   

3. Rename the configuration file by running the following command:

   # mv config.sample.json config.json
   

4. Edit the configuration file by running the following command:

   # nano config.json
   

   Update the configuration file according to your preferences. You can change the port, database path, or login credentials, among other things.

5. Save the changes you made to the configuration file by pressing Ctrl + X, then Y, and finally Enter.

Step 4 - Start HRCloud2

1. To start HRCloud2, run the following command:

   # npm start
   

2. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:5000/ to access HRCloud2.

   Note: If you changed the port number in the configuration file, use the new port number to access HRCloud2.

Conclusion

HRCloud2 is now installed and running on your Void Linux server. You can now start using it to store, manage, and share files on your own self-hosted cloud storage solution.

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