How to Install Copyparty on FreeBSD Latest

Copyparty is an open-source file sharing solution that allows users to share files between devices using a web-based interface. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Copyparty on FreeBSD Latest.

Prerequisites

• A FreeBSD Latest server with root access
• Basic knowledge of the command line interface (CLI)

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before installing Copyparty, make sure that all the required dependencies are installed. Type the following command in the CLI to install required dependencies:

pkg install git python3 libsixel

Step 2: Download Copyparty

Navigate to the directory where you want to download Copyparty and type the following command:

git clone https://github.com/9001/copyparty.git

Step 3: Install Copyparty

After downloading Copyparty, navigate to the Copyparty directory using the CLI and type the following command to install Copyparty:

sudo python3 setup.py install

Please wait for the installation process to finish.

Step 4: Run Copyparty

After installing Copyparty, type the following command to start the Copyparty server:

copyparty

By default, Copyparty listens on port 8080.

Step 5: Access Copyparty

Open your web browser and enter the IP address or hostname of your FreeBSD server, followed by ":8080" (or the port you chose in the previous step). You should see the Copyparty web interface. You can now share files with other devices on your network.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Copyparty on a FreeBSD Latest server. You can easily share files between devices by using the Copyparty web interface.