How to Install instant.io on FreeBSD

Instant.io is a web-based peer-to-peer file sharing application. It utilizes WebTorrent to provide a simple drag-and-drop interface for sharing files.

In this tutorial, we will walk through the steps to install instant.io on FreeBSD latest.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, ensure that your FreeBSD system is up-to-date and has the following prerequisites:

• Node.js
• Npm

Step 1: Clone the instant.io repository

Clone the instant.io repository to your FreeBSD system using Git. Run the following command in a terminal window:

$ git clone https://github.com/webtorrent/instant.io.git

Step 2: Install dependencies

Navigate to the instant.io directory and install the dependencies using Npm. Run the following command:

$ cd instant.io
$ npm install

Step 3: Build the files

Build the files using Grunt. Run the following command:

$ npm run build

Step 4: Start the server

Start the instant.io server using Node.js. Run the following command:

$ node server.js

The server will start at http://localhost:3000/.

Step 5: Access instant.io on your web browser

Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000/. You will see the instant.io file sharing application, where you can drag-and-drop files to share with others.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we walked through the steps to install instant.io on FreeBSD latest. Now you can start using instant.io for peer-to-peer file sharing via your web browser.