How to install WebUI-aria2 on Ubuntu Server Latest

WebUI-aria2 is a web-based user interface for aria2, a lightweight multi-protocol and multi-source download utility. It allows you to manage your downloads from a web browser interface. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install and configure WebUI-aria2 on Ubuntu Server latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, make sure that your system meets the following requirements:

  • An Ubuntu Server latest LTS version installed on your machine
  • Root or user account with sudo privileges
  • Installed and configured aria2 download manager

Step 1: Installing Node.js

WebUI-aria2 requires Node.js to run on your system. Follow the below command to install Node.js on your Ubuntu machine.

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install nodejs

After installation, verify the installation using the below command:

nodejs --version

Step 2: Downloading WebUI-aria2

Download the latest version of WebUI-aria2 from the Github repository. You can download it by cloning the repository with the below command:

git clone https://github.com/ziahamza/webui-aria2.git

After the download is complete, extract the files to the /opt directory:

sudo mv webui-aria2/ /opt

Step 3: Configuring WebUI-aria2

Create a configuration file for the WebUI-aria2. Open your text editor and create a new file with the below command:

sudo nano /opt/webui-aria2/AriaNg/settings.json

Paste the following configuration settings to the file:

{
  "language": "en",
  "theme": "dark",
  "fontSize": 14,
  "rpcAlias": "aria2",
  "rpcHost": "localhost",
  "rpcPort": "6800",
  "rpcInterface": "jsonrpc",
  "ssl": false
}

Save and exit the file.

Step 4: Running WebUI-aria2

Run the below command to start the WebUI-aria2 process:

cd /opt/webui-aria2/ && node aria2c

Once the process is started, you can access the WebUI-aria2 from a web browser by entering http://localhost:8080.

Conclusion

WebUI-aria2 is a useful tool for managing downloads from a web-based interface. This tutorial has explained how to install and configure WebUI-aria2 on Ubuntu Server latest, which can help you manage your downloads more efficiently.