How to Install File Sharing on Debian Latest

File Sharing is a platform that allows users to easily and securely share files online. The platform is available as an open source project hosted on GitHub. This tutorial will walk you through the steps required to install the File Sharing application on a Debian Latest system.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you will need:

A Debian Latest system with root access
A web server with PHP installed and configured
Git installed on your system

Step 1: Install Git

To install Git, run the following command:

sudo apt-get install git

This will install Git on your system.

Step 2: Clone the File Sharing Repository

To clone the File Sharing repository from GitHub, navigate to your web server's document root and run the following command:

sudo git clone https://github.com/axeloz/filesharing.git

This will create a new directory called filesharing in your document root, containing all the files required for the File Sharing platform.

Step 3: Configure the File Sharing Application

The File Sharing application requires some configuration before it can be used. First, navigate to the config directory within the filesharing directory:

cd /var/www/html/filesharing/config

Next, copy the example configuration file to a new file called config.php:

sudo cp config.example.php config.php

Edit the config.php file to contain your configuration details. These details will include your database credentials, file paths, email settings, and other required parameters.

Once you have completed the configuration, save and close the config.php file.

Step 4: Set Permissions

To ensure that the File Sharing application has the correct permissions to access its required files and directories, you need to modify your web server's permissions.

Navigate to the filesharing directory and set the permissions for the sub-directories called cache and uploads:

cd /var/www/html/filesharing/
sudo chmod -R 777 cache/
sudo chmod -R 777 uploads/

Step 5: Run the Installation Script

To complete the installation, navigate to your File Sharing installation directory and run the installation script:

cd /var/www/html/filesharing/
sudo php installer.php

The script will prompt you for your database information and email settings. Follow the instructions provided by the script to complete the installation.

Once the installation is complete, you can access the File Sharing platform at http://yourservername/filesharing.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed File Sharing on Debian Latest.