How to Install Lufi on OpenBSD

Lufi is a free and open-source file-sharing tool that allows users to upload and share files easily and securely. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of installing Lufi on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before you get started, make sure you have the following:

• A server running OpenBSD 6.9 or newer
• Root access to the server
• Basic command-line knowledge

Step 1 – Install Dependencies

Lufi requires several dependencies to run properly. You can install them by running the following command:

$ doas pkg_add -i gmake perl p5-Digest-SHA1 p5-Cpanel-JSON-XS p5-DBI p5-Catalyst-Runtime p5-Crypt-CBC p5-Mojo-DOM58

This command should install all necessary packages.

Step 2 – Download and Install Lufi

Next, you'll need to download and install Lufi. You can download Lufi from the official repository using the following command:

$ git clone https://framagit.org/fiat-tux/hat-softwares/lufi.git`

Once you have downloaded Lufi, navigate to the directory and use the following command to install it:

$ cd lufi
$ doas gmake install

This command should build and install Lufi on your OpenBSD server.

Step 3 – Configure Lufi

After installing Lufi, you'll need to configure it. The configuration file is in the "etc" directory. To edit the file, use the command:

$ doas nano etc/lufi.conf

You can change the options in the file as per your preference.

Step 4 – Start Lufi

To start Lufi, run the following command:

$ doas rcctl start lufi

This should start the Lufi service on your OpenBSD server.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Lufi on your OpenBSD server. Now, you can use it to securely share files with others. If you have any issues, you can refer to the official documentation.