Peergos is a decentralized and encrypted file storage and sharing platform that lets you store and share files without giving up your privacy. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Peergos on macOS.
Prerequisites
- An internet connection
- macOS version 10.11 or later
- Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 8 or later
- Terminal application
Steps
- Open your Terminal application.
- Install Java Runtime Environment (JRE) if you don't have it already installed on your system. You can download JRE from Oracle's website.
- Download the Peergos installation package for macOS from the official website.
- Once the package has downloaded, extract its contents by double-clicking on the downloaded file.
- Open Terminal and navigate to the directory where you extracted the contents of the package. You can use the command
cd /path/to/directory to navigate.
- Once you are in the directory, run the following command to start Peergos:
java -jar peergos.jar
- This will launch the Peergos application, and you can start using the platform to store and share files.
Conclusion
Peergos is a secure and decentralized file storage and sharing platform that can help you maintain your privacy. With the proper installation of Peergos, you can start using the platform on your macOS device within minutes.
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