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Rajib Ahmed
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FileBrowser Installation Steps from Source Code on Ubuntu 24.04

FileBrowser from source on Ubuntu 24.04, follow these steps:

1. Prerequisites

Ensure you have the necessary tools and dependencies installed:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y build-essential git
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2. Clone the FileBrowser Repository

FileBrowser's source code is hosted on GitHub. Clone the repository using git:

git clone https://github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser.git
cd filebrowser/frontend && npm install && npm run build && cd ..

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3. Build FileBrowser

FileBrowser is written in Go. You'll need Go installed to build it.

Install Go

If Go is not already installed, you can install it using the following commands:

sudo apt install -y golang
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Verify the installation:

go version
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Build FileBrowser

Navigate to the FileBrowser directory and build the application:

go build -o filebrowser
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This will create an executable file named filebrowser in the current directory.

4. Move the Executable

Move the filebrowser binary to a directory in your PATH, like /usr/local/bin, so it can be easily executed:

sudo mv filebrowser /usr/local/bin/
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5. Create a Systemd Service File

To manage FileBrowser as a systemd service, create a service file:

sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/filebrowser.service
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Add the following content to the service file:

Description=File Browser
After=network.target

[Service]
User=yourusername
Group=yourusername
ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/filebrowser -r /path/to/your/root/directory
Restart=on-failure

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target

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Replace yourusername with your actual username and adjust the ExecStart path if necessary.

6. Reload Systemd and Start the Service

Reload systemd to apply the new service configuration:

sudo systemctl daemon-reload
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Start the FileBrowser service:

sudo systemctl start filebrowser
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Enable the service to start on boot:

sudo systemctl enable filebrowser
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7. Configure FileBrowser

If needed, create a configuration file for FileBrowser or modify its default settings.

Configuration File

You can specify additional configurations using command-line options or by creating a configuration file. Check the FileBrowser documentation for detailed configuration options.

8. Verify the Installation

Check the status of the FileBrowser service to ensure it's running:

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sudo systemctl status filebrowser
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You should see the service status as active (running).

9. Access FileBrowser

Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080 (or the port you configured) to access the FileBrowser web interface.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you should be able to install FileBrowser from source on Ubuntu 24.04 and set it up to run as a systemd service. If you encounter any issues, refer to the FileBrowser documentation or check the service logs for more details.

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