How to Install Seafile on Elementary OS Latest

Seafile is a cloud storage and file syncing solution that enables you to store and share files with others. This tutorial will guide you on how to install Seafile on Elementary OS.

Prerequisites

  • Elementary OS Latest installed and running
  • Terminal application. It can be found in the Applications section.

Download and Install Seafile

  1. Open Terminal Application by pressing the hotkey Ctrl + Alt + T.
  2. Type the following command to download the installer script and press Enter.
wget https://download.seafile.com/seafhttp/scripts/seafile-installer
  1. Once you have downloaded the installer script, run the following command to make it executable:
chmod +x seafile-installer
  1. Run the installer:
sudo ./seafile-installer
  1. The seafile command will prompt for your interactive input at various points:
    • Agree to the license terms
    • Type the destination for the installation directory
    • Provide a strong password for the Seafile admin account
    • Review configurations and select options based on your requirements (use the arrow keys to select the options).
    • Wait for the installation process to complete.

The installation process may take a few minutes to complete.

  1. After the installation is finished, you can start the Seafile server by running the following command:
sudo /opt/seafile/seafile-server-*/seafile.sh start
  1. You can access the Seafile web interface by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of your server followed by the port number '8000'. For example, the address would be http://123.123.123.123:8000.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Seafile on your Elementary OS Latest.

Conclusion

Seafile provides an easy-to-use solution for storing and sharing files. It is a great option for individuals, businesses, and organizations. This tutorial has shown you how to install Seafile on Elementary OS Latest.