How to install Go IPFS on Elementary OS

In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Go IPFS on the latest version of Elementary OS using the official IPFS repository.

Step 1: Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure your system is up to date by running the following command:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade

Step 2: Download IPFS

To download IPFS, first, you need to have Git installed on your system. If you haven't installed Git already, run the following command:

sudo apt-get install git

Now, clone the IPFS repository using Git:

git clone https://github.com/ipfs/go-ipfs.git

After the download is complete, switch to the go-ipfs directory:

cd go-ipfs

Step 3: Install IPFS

To install IPFS, run the following command:

sudo bash install.sh

This command will install IPFS on your system.

Step 4: Verify installation

To verify the installation, run the following command:

ipfs help

This command should display a list of available IPFS commands.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Go IPFS on Elementary OS.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have learned how to install Go IPFS on the latest version of Elementary OS using the official IPFS repository. Now, you can start using IPFS on your system.