How to Install CopyParty on Windows 10

CopyParty is a file transfer and organization tool that can be installed on various platforms including Windows 10. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process for CopyParty on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before installing CopyParty on Windows 10, you must have the following:

• Windows 10 installed on your computer
• Python 3.6 or higher installed
• Git installed

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Open the command prompt on your Windows 10 computer.

2. Navigate to the directory where you want to install CopyParty using the cd command. For example, if you want to install CopyParty in the Downloads folder, type the following command:

   cd Downloads
   

3. Clone the CopyParty repository from GitHub using the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/9001/copyparty.git
   

4. Once the repository is cloned, navigate to the copyparty directory using the cd command:

   cd copyparty
   

5. Install the required Python libraries using the following command:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

   This command will install all the required libraries for running CopyParty on your Windows 10 computer.

6. Next, create a configuration file for CopyParty using the following command:

   cp example.yaml config.yaml
   

   This command will create a new configuration file config.yaml based on the example configuration file.

7. Edit the config.yaml file as per your requirements. For example, you can change the default port number or specify the directories that you want to share.

8. Once you have made the necessary changes to the config.yaml file, start CopyParty using the following command:

   python cp_server.py -c config.yaml
   

   This command will start the CopyParty server on your Windows 10 computer.

9. Open a web browser and enter http://localhost:3923/ in the address bar. This will open the CopyParty web interface in your web browser.

10. To upload and share files, drag and drop the files into the web interface or click the upload button to select files from your computer.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed CopyParty on your Windows 10 computer and can now securely transfer and organize your files.

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