How to Install Mars Server on Elementary OS Latest

Mars Server is a lightweight and flexible file sharing service that allows users to easily share files with others. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Mars Server on your Elementary OS Latest operating system.

Prerequisites

Before we begin the installation, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

Elementary OS Latest Installed
Access to Terminal

Step 1: Update your System

First, it's recommended to update your system to the latest packages. Open the Terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Git

We need Git installed to download the Mars Server installation files from its GitHub repository. To install Git, run the following command in the Terminal:

sudo apt install git -y

Step 3: Install Node.js

Mars Server is built with Node.js, a powerful server-side JavaScript runtime. Install Node.js using the following command:

sudo apt install nodejs -y

Step 4: Install Mars Server

Clone the Mars Server repository from GitHub using Git:
```
git clone https://github.com/borjapazr/mars-server.git
```
This will download the necessary files to your current directory.
Navigate to the Mars Server directory:
```
cd mars-server
```
Install the required dependencies:
```
npm install
```

Step 5: Start Mars Server

After successfully installing Mars Server, you can start the server using the following command:

npm start

By default, Mars Server will listen on port 8080. You can change this by setting the PORT environment variable before starting the server.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Mars Server on your Elementary OS Latest operating system. You can now easily share files with others using Mars Server.