Installing Instant.io on Ubuntu Server

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Instant.io on Ubuntu Server. Instant.io is a web application that allows you to share files over the internet using WebTorrent.

Prerequisites

Before we begin with the installation process, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

• Ubuntu Server 18.04 or newer
• Node.js version 10.0.0 or higher

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Start by updating the package list and installing necessary dependencies:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install curl git

Step 2: Install Node.js

Install Node.js and npm on your system using the following command:

sudo apt install nodejs npm

Check the version of Node.js installed on your system with node -v. Also, check the version of npm installed on your system with npm -v.

Step 3: Clone Instant.io Repository

Use git to clone the Instant.io repository to the ~/instant.io directory:

git clone https://github.com/webtorrent/instant.io.git ~/instant.io

Step 4: Install Instant.io

Navigate to the instant.io directory you just cloned and use npm to install the required dependencies:

cd ~/instant.io
npm install

This may take a few moments to complete depending on the speed of your server.

Step 5: Run Instant.io

Finally, start the server with npm:

npm start

You should see the following message in your console:

listening on http://localhost:3000

Open your browser and navigate to http://<your_server_ip>:3000 to access the Instant.io web interface.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Instant.io on your Ubuntu Server. Now you can share files over the internet in a fast and secure way using WebTorrent.