How to Install Plik on Arch Linux

Plik is an open-source file-sharing software that allows users to share files securely and privately. This tutorial will guide you on how to install Plik on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, make sure:

• You have administrative privileges on your system.
• Your system is up-to-date.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

The first step is to install essential dependencies for Plik to work efficiently. Run the following command on terminal to install dependencies:

$ sudo pacman -S go git mongodb

Step 2: Clone Plik Repository

Next, clone the Plik repository from Github by running the following command:

$ git clone https://github.com/root-gg/plik.git

This will download the latest version of Plik.

Step 3: Build Plik

Once the repository download is complete, navigate to the downloaded directory and build Plik using the following commands:

$ cd plik

$ make build

This will build Plik on your system.

Step 4: Install Plik

Next, install Plik by running the following command:

$ sudo make install

This will install Plik on your system.

Step 5: Start MongoDB Service

Before running Plik, start the MongoDB service using the following command:

$ sudo systemctl start mongodb

Step 6: Start Plik

Finally, start Plik using the following command:

$ plikd start

This will start the Plik server.

Step 7: Verify Installation

To verify that Plik has been installed correctly, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080. You should see the Plik homepage.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Plik on your Arch Linux system.

Conclusion

Plik is an excellent file-sharing software that allows users to share files securely and privately. In this tutorial, we discussed how to install Plik on Arch Linux. If you encounter any issues or errors during the installation process, you can refer to the official Plik documentation for more information.