Chibisafe is a free and open-source image hosting/server software designed to provide a secure and private cloud-based storage service. This article is a step-by-step guide on how to install Chibisafe on your Windows 11 computer.
Before installing Chibisafe on your Windows 11 computer, make sure you have the following installed:
First, open PowerShell as an administrator.
Clone the Chibisafe repository from Github by typing the following command:
git clone https://github.com/Chibisafe/chibisafe.git
cd chibisafe
yarn install
.env file by copying the .env.example file. You can do this by running the following command:copy .env.example .env
.env file using any text editor and fill in your own configurations based on your needs. Here are some key ones to look out for:ADMIN_EMAIL and ADMIN_PASSWORD: Enter your email and password to login as the administrator.PUBLIC_HOSTNAME: Enter the domain name or IP address that will be used to access the application.DATABASE_URL: Enter the connection string to connect to the MySQL database.yarn start
Once the server starts, go to your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:4000. You should see the Chibisafe landing page.
To stop the server, simply hit CTRL + C in your terminal.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Chibisafe on your Windows 11 computer. This will provide you with secure and private cloud-based storage for your images. If you encounter any issues, please consult the official Chibisafe documentation or seek help from the community forums.
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