How to Install Peergos on OpenBSD
Peergos is a privacy-focused peer-to-peer file sharing and storage platform. This tutorial will guide you on how to install Peergos on OpenBSD.
Prerequisites
- OpenBSD installed on your system
- Basic knowledge of using the command line interface
Installation Steps
Open a terminal window.
Run the following command to update your system:
sudo pkg_add -uInstall Node.js on your system by running the following command:
sudo pkg_add nodeDownload the latest version of Peergos from the official website:
curl -L https://peergos.org/install | bashExtract the downloaded archive:
tar -xvf peergos.tar.gzNavigate to the Peergos directory:
cd peergosInstall Peergos by running the following command:
sudo npm install -g peergosCreate a configuration file for Peergos:
sudo touch /etc/peergos-config.jsonOpen the configuration file with a text editor of your choice:
sudo nano /etc/peergos-config.jsonCopy and paste the following configuration details into the file:
{ "keyPair": { "publicKey": "YOUR_PUBLIC_KEY_HERE", "secretKey": "YOUR_SECRET_KEY_HERE" }, "database": { "type": "sqlite", "options": { "filename": "/var/db/peergos.db" } } }Note: Replace "YOUR_PUBLIC_KEY_HERE" and "YOUR_SECRET_KEY_HERE" with the public and secret keys you generated during the Peergos installation process.
Save and close the configuration file by pressing "Ctrl + X", then "Y", and "Enter".
Start the Peergos service by running the following command:
sudo peergos -c /etc/peergos-config.jsonYou should now be able to access Peergos by opening your web browser and navigating to "http://localhost:8080/".
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Peergos on OpenBSD.