How to Install Go IPFS on Ubuntu Server Latest

IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) is a protocol and network designed to create a global, decentralized, and peer-to-peer file storage and sharing system. Go IPFS is an implementation of IPFS written in the Go programming language. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Go IPFS on Ubuntu Server latest.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the installation process, make sure you have the following:

  • A server running Ubuntu latest
  • Access to the command-line interface with sudo privileges

Step 1 - Update the System

The first step is to update your Ubuntu server. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2 - Install Go Language

Go IPFS requires the Go programming language. To install Go, run the following commands:

sudo apt install build-essential
curl -O https://golang.org/dl/go1.17.1.linux-amd64.tar.gz
tar -xvf go1.17.1.linux-amd64.tar.gz
sudo mv go /usr/local

Next, set the Go paths. Add the following lines to the ~/.profile file:

export GOPATH=$HOME/go
export PATH=/usr/local/go/bin:$PATH:$GOPATH/bin

Save the file and run the following command to apply the changes:

source ~/.profile

Verify the installation with the following command:

go version

The output should show the installed Go version.

Step 3 - Install IPFS

To install IPFS, follow these steps:

  1. Move to the home directory:
cd ~
  1. Clone the IPFS repository:
git clone https://github.com/ipfs/go-ipfs.git
  1. Change to the IPFS cloned directory:
cd go-ipfs
  1. Build the IPFS binary:
make build
  1. Install IPFS:
sudo make install
  1. Initialize the IPFS configuration:
ipfs init

Step 4 - Run IPFS Daemon

To run the IPFS daemon, use the following command:

ipfs daemon

The daemon will start and show a log of its activity.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Go IPFS on Ubuntu Server latest. Now you can use IPFS as a decentralized and distributed file storage and sharing system.