How to Install Instant.io on Kali Linux Latest
In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Instant.io, a web-based P2P file-sharing system, on Kali Linux Latest. Before we proceed with the installation, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
- Kali Linux Latest
- Node.js v8.9.0 or higher
- Npm v5.5.1 or higher
Once you have these prerequisites ready, follow the steps below to install Instant.io:
Step 1: Download the Source Code
Open the terminal on your Kali Linux and navigate to the directory where you want to store the Instant.io source code. Then execute the following command to download the source code from the GitHub repository:
git clone https://github.com/webtorrent/instant.io.git
Step 2: Install the Dependencies
After downloading the source code, navigate to the 'instant.io' directory and execute the following command to install the dependencies required by Instant.io:
npm install
Step 3: Run Instant.io
After installing the dependencies, execute the following command to start the Instant.io server:
npm start
You should see a message similar to the following:
server running at http://localhost:8080/
This means that the Instant.io server is running on your Kali Linux machine.
Step 4: Access Instant.io
Open a web browser on your Kali Linux machine and enter http://localhost:8080/ as the URL. You should see the Instant.io main page.
Step 5: Share Files
To share a file, drag and drop the file onto the Instant.io main page. A shareable link will be generated that you can give to others to download the file.
Step 6: Download Files
To download a file shared via Instant.io, open the shareable link in a web browser and click the "Download" button. The file will be downloaded to your computer.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Instant.io on Kali Linux Latest and learned how to share and download files using Instant.io.