How to Install Sshwifty on Ubuntu Server Latest

Sshwifty is a command-line utility for transferring files securely over SSH. It is available on GitHub, and this tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Sshwifty on Ubuntu Server.

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing Sshwifty, ensure that your system is up-to-date. Update the system packages by running the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Git

Git is the version control system used to manage the sshwifty package. You can install it by running the command:

sudo apt install git

Once the installation is complete, verify it by running git --version.

Step 3: Clone the Repository

To install Sshwifty, you need to clone the repository from GitHub. Run the following command to clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/nirui/sshwifty.git

Step 4: Build and Install Sshwifty

To build and install Sshwifty, navigate to the sshwifty directory cloned in Step 3, build the package using make, and then install it using make install by running the following commands:

cd sshwifty
make
sudo make install

Step 5: Verify Sshwifty Installation

Once the installation is complete, verify it by running the following command:

sshwifty -v

If you see output similar to sshwifty version 0.0.1, the installation was successful.

Conclusion

You have now successfully installed Sshwifty on your Ubuntu Server. Sshwifty is an efficient way to transfer files securely over SSH.