How to Install Sharry on FreeBSD Latest

Sharry is a file-sharing application that provides a web interface for users to upload and download files securely. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install Sharry on FreeBSD Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure that your system meets the following prerequisites:

• FreeBSD Latest installed on your machine
• Access to the command-line interface
• A web browser

Step 1: Install Java Development Kit (JDK)

Sharry requires Java Development Kit (JDK) version 8 or higher to run. To install JDK, run the following command:

sudo pkg install openjdk11

Step 2: Install Git

Sharry is available on Github, so you need to install Git to clone the repository. To install Git, run the following command:

sudo pkg install git

Step 3: Clone the Sharry Repository

To clone the Sharry repository, run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/eikek/sharry.git

This will create a Sharry directory in your current working directory.

Step 4: Build Sharry

Navigate inside the Sharry directory and run the following command to build Sharry:

./sbt compile stage

This will build Sharry from source and create a target directory containing the compiled application.

Step 5: Configure Sharry

Navigate to the target/universal/stage directory and edit the sharry.conf file to configure your Sharry installation. You can change the default port, storage location, and other settings according to your preferences.

Step 6: Run Sharry

To start Sharry, run the following command from the target/universal/stage directory:

./bin/sharry

This will start Sharry on the default port 8080. You can access Sharry by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8080.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Sharry on FreeBSD Latest. You can now use Sharry to securely share files with your friends and colleagues.