How to Install Lufi on Ubuntu Server Latest

Lufi is an open source self-hosted file sharing software that allows users to upload and share files securely. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps of installing Lufi on Ubuntu Server.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you will need:

A server running Ubuntu Server 18.04 or later.
A non-root user with sudo privileges.

Step 1: Update and Upgrade Your System

Firstly, you should update your system by running the following command:

sudo apt-get update

After that, upgrade your installed packages by running the following command:

sudo apt-get upgrade

Step 2: Install Required Packages

To install Lufi, you need to install some required packages including Debian packaging tools, build dependencies, and Go programming:

sudo apt-get install git build-essential devscripts debhelper fakeroot golang-go sqlite3

Step 3: Clone Lufi Repository

After all packages are installed, you can clone Lufi repository from https://framagit.org/fiat-tux/hat-softwares/lufi:

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

After the cloning process is completed, move into the Lufi directory:

cd lufi

Step 4: Install Lufi

To install Lufi, run the following command in the Lufi directory:

sudo debuild -us -uc -b

The installation process may take several minutes, so be patient.

Step 5: Configure Lufi

After the installation process is completed, you should edit the Lufi configuration file:

sudo nano /etc/lufi/lufi.conf

On the configuration file, you should set the following options:

BASE_URI = /lufi/
BASE_URL = https://yourdomain.com/lufi/
BASE_DIR = /var/lib/lufi/
DB_FILE = /var/lib/lufi/lufi.sqlite3

After that, save and close the configuration file.

Step 6: Start Lufi Service

To start Lufi service, run the following command:

sudo systemctl start lufi

To enable Lufi service to start automatically during system startup, run the following command:

sudo systemctl enable lufi

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Lufi on your Ubuntu Server. You can now use Lufi to host your own secure file sharing service.