BackupPC is a popular open-source backup software that allows users to backup their files and folders from multiple computers to a single server. This tutorial will guide you on how to install BackupPC on your macOS, step-by-step.
Firstly, open the Terminal application on your macOS computer. You can do this by searching for "Terminal" using the macOS Spotlight, or by navigating to Applications > Utilities > Terminal.
Once the Terminal window opens, enter the following command to update your Homebrew package manager to the latest version:
brew update
Next, install BackupPC by running the following command:
brew install backuppc
After installation completes, run the following command to start the BackupPC service:
sudo brew services start backuppc
To access the BackupPC web interface, open your preferred web browser and navigate to http://localhost/backuppc. You should see the BackupPC login page.
To log in, enter the username backuppc and the password set during the installation process.
Once logged in, you can configure BackupPC to start backing up your files and folders.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed BackupPC on your macOS computer. Now you can enjoy the benefits of having a single backup solution for multiple computers.
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