How to Install QuickShare on Arch Linux
QuickShare is a file-sharing tool that allows you to quickly and securely transfer files between devices. It is an open-source software available at Github. In this tutorial, we will see how to install QuickShare on Arch Linux.
Prerequisites
- Arch Linux system with an Internet connection
- Basic knowledge of the command line interface
Steps to Install QuickShare on Arch Linux
Open the terminal on Arch Linux by pressing
Ctrl+Alt+Tor by searching for the terminal in the applications menu.Update the package database and upgrade the installed packages in your system by running the following command:
sudo pacman -SyuInstall Git using the following command:
sudo pacman -S gitClone the QuickShare repository from Github using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/ihexxa/quickshare.gitOnce the clone is complete, navigate to the cloned directory using the following command:
cd quickshareInstall the dependencies required to run QuickShare:
sudo pacman -S python-pip sudo pip install -r requirements.txtFinally, start QuickShare by running the following command:
python quickshare.py -i <your> <IP> -p <port number>Replace
<your IP>with your system's IP address and<port number>with any available port number of your choice.For example:
python quickshare.py -i 192.168.0.100 -p 8000This will start the QuickShare server on
http://192.168.0.100:8000.Open a web browser and navigate to
http://<your IP address>:<port number>to access QuickShare's web interface.For example:
http://192.168.0.100:8000You can now use QuickShare to upload and download files securely between devices.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed QuickShare on Arch Linux.