Dat Project is an open-source, peer-to-peer protocol for sharing and syncing data. It allows sharing large files and datasets directly between computers without the need for a centralized server. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of Dat Project on Windows 10.
Before we proceed with the Dat Project installation process, you need to ensure that you have the following software pre-installed on your computer:
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To install Dat Project, open the Command Prompt terminal by pressing Windows + R and typing cmd. After the terminal opens, type the following command:
npm install -g dat
This command will install Dat Project globally on your system.
Create a new directory to start sharing files using Dat Project. Go to the folder where you want to create the new directory and type the following command:
mkdir my-shared-folder
This command will create a new directory named my-shared-folder.
After creating the new directory, navigate to the directory using the following command:
cd my-shared-folder
Then, initialize Dat Project in the folder using the following command:
dat init
This command will create a new .dat hidden file that stores the metadata of the shared files.
You can now start sharing files with Dat Project. To share a file with Dat, navigate to the directory containing the file using the following command:
cd path/to/file
Then, type the following command to add the file to Dat:
dat .
This command will create a new Dat link that you can share with others to download and sync the file.
To download shared files with Dat Project, open the Command Prompt terminal and type the following command:
dat clone <Dat Link>
Replace <Dat Link> with the Dat link that you received from the file sharer. This command will download and sync the shared files on your computer in the directory named after the Dat link.
You have successfully installed Dat Project on your Windows 10 computer and learned how to share and download files using the Dat protocol. Dat Project offers a decentralized and reliable solution for sharing large datasets and files without relying on a central server.
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