How to Install myDrive on Void Linux

The following tutorial will guide you on how to install myDrive on your Void Linux system. myDrive is a web-based file hosting and file sharing service that is built with Python language and is open-source, which means you can modify and customize its source code.

Prerequisites

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

Step 1: Clone the myDrive Repository

First, open your terminal and clone the myDrive repository from GitHub using the following command:

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

Step 2: Install Required Python Packages

After cloning the repository, navigate to the myDrive folder and install the required Python packages using the following command:

cd myDrive
pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Step 3: Setup Database

Next, you need to set up the database for myDrive. You can do this by running the following command:

python3 manage.py migrate

Step 4: Create a Superuser

You need to create a superuser account to log in and manage myDrive. You can create a superuser account using the following command:

python3 manage.py createsuperuser

Step 5: Start myDrive

Finally, you can start myDrive on your system by running the following command:

python3 manage.py runserver

Step 6: Access myDrive

Once you have started myDrive, you can access it by opening your web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8000. You can then log in using the superuser account you created in step 4.

Conclusion

In conclusion, myDrive is a powerful and flexible web-based file hosting and file sharing service that can be easily installed on Void Linux. By following the above steps, you can get myDrive up and running on your system in no time.

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