How to Install Copyparty on Arch Linux

Copyparty is a file server that allows users to easily share files and folders with others. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Copyparty on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A user account with sudo privileges on your Arch Linux system.
• A stable internet connection.

Step 1: Update the System

The first step is to ensure that your system is up-to-date. To achieve this, execute the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Copyparty requires a few dependencies to run correctly on your system. Execute the following command to install them:

sudo pacman -S python python-polib python-pillow

Step 3: Clone Copyparty Repository

Now that the system is up-to-date and all dependencies are installed, let's continue and clone the Copyparty repository. Execute the following command to do this:

git clone https://github.com/9001/copyparty.git

Step 4: Install Copyparty

Next, change the directory to the Copyparty folder and run the installation script.

cd copyparty
./install.sh

The script will install Copyparty on your system.

Step 5: Run Copyparty

Once the installation is complete, you can run Copyparty using the following command:

./copyparty

By default, Copyparty will listen on port 3923. You can access the web UI by navigating to the following URL in your web browser:

http://localhost:3923

Conclusion

With this, you can easily install Copyparty on your Arch Linux system. Now, you can freely share and transfer files and folders with others over the internet. Enjoy!