How to Install IFM on Manjaro
IFM is a simple web-based file manager that allows users to easily upload, download, and manipulate files on a remote server. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install IFM on Manjaro using the terminal.
Prerequisites
Before installing IFM, ensure you have the following:
- A Manjaro Linux machine connected to the internet
- A terminal emulator installed on your machine
Step 1: Update system packages
Before installing any new software, it is highly recommended that you first update your system packages. Open a terminal emulator and run the command:
sudo pacman -Syyu
This command will synchronize the package databases and upgrade all installed packages on your machine.
Step 2: Install Apache and PHP
IFM requires a web server and PHP to work correctly. The most common web server software for Linux is Apache, which can be installed on Manjaro using the package manager.
Open a terminal and run the command:
sudo pacman -S apache
This command installs the Apache web server on your machine. Next, install PHP and its dependencies with the command:
sudo pacman -S php php-apache php-fpm
This command installs PHP and the Apache PHP modules required for IFM to work.
Step 3: Install IFM
The easiest way to install IFM on Manjaro is to clone the source code from the GitHub repository.
Open a terminal and navigate to the directory where you want to install IFM by running the command:
cd /path/to/desired/directory
Next, clone the IFM repository with the command:
git clone https://github.com/misterunknown/ifm.git
Change to the directory containing the IFM source code with the command:
cd ifm
Now install IFM by running the command:
sudo bash install.sh
This script installs IFM and configures Apache to serve the IFM web interface.
Step 4: Accessing IFM
IFM can be accessed from any web browser by navigating to http://localhost/ifm or the IP address of your server.
You should now have IFM installed on your Manjaro machine. You can now easily manage your files through the IFM web interface.