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FileRun is a powerful, web-based file management solution that offers the features of a cloud storage platform while giving you full control over your data. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of installing FileRun using Docker. Whether you’re deploying FileRun on a local machine or using a , this tutorial will help you get started.<\/p>\n

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Step 1: Install Docker<\/h2>\n

First, ensure Docker is installed on your server. If you don’t have Docker installed, you can follow the steps below to install it. On Ubuntu, run the following commands:<\/p>\n

\r\nsudo apt update\r\nsudo apt install apt-transport-https ca-certificates curl software-properties-common\r\ncurl -fsSL https:\/\/download.docker.com\/linux\/ubuntu\/gpg | sudo apt-key add -\r\nsudo add-apt-repository \"deb [arch=amd64] https:\/\/download.docker.com\/linux\/ubuntu $(lsb_release -cs) stable\"\r\nsudo apt update\r\nsudo apt install docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
Once Docker is installed, ensure the service is running:<\/p>\n
\r\nsudo systemctl start docker\r\nsudo systemctl enable docker\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
Docker is now installed and running. This setup works for both local environments and cloud deployments such as Windows VPS hosting UK<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 2: Install Docker Compose<\/h2>\n
Docker Compose is required to manage multi-container applications like FileRun. Install Docker Compose using the following commands:<\/p>\n
\r\nsudo curl -L \"https:\/\/github.com\/docker\/compose\/releases\/download\/1.29.2\/docker-compose-$(uname -s)-$(uname -m)\" -o \/usr\/local\/bin\/docker-compose\r\nsudo chmod +x \/usr\/local\/bin\/docker-compose\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
Verify the installation:<\/p>\n
docker-compose --version<\/code><\/pre>\n
Docker Compose is now installed and ready to use for managing your FileRun setup, whether you’re hosting locally or using a VPS Windows VPS Servers<\/a> environment.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 3: Set Up the FileRun Docker Environment<\/h2>\n
Create a new directory for your FileRun installation and navigate into it:<\/p>\n
\r\nmkdir ~\/filerun && cd ~\/filerun\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
Create a docker-compose.yml<\/code> file with the following content:<\/p>\n
\r\nversion: '3'\r\n\r\nservices:\r\n  db:\r\n    image: mariadb:latest\r\n    container_name: filerun-db\r\n    environment:\r\n      MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD: your_root_password\r\n      MYSQL_USER: filerun\r\n      MYSQL_PASSWORD: filerun_password\r\n      MYSQL_DATABASE: filerun\r\n    volumes:\r\n      - .\/db:\/var\/lib\/mysql\r\n\r\n  web:\r\n    image: filerun\/filerun\r\n    container_name: filerun-app\r\n    ports:\r\n      - \"80:80\"\r\n    depends_on:\r\n      - db\r\n    environment:\r\n      FR_DB_HOST: db\r\n      FR_DB_PORT: 3306\r\n      FR_DB_NAME: filerun\r\n      FR_DB_USER: filerun\r\n      FR_DB_PASS: filerun_password\r\n    volumes:\r\n      - .\/filerun:\/var\/www\/html\r\n      - .\/user-files:\/user-files\r\n    restart: always\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
This Docker Compose file defines two containers: one for the MariaDB database and one for the FileRun application. Adjust the environment variables (such as passwords) to your preferences.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 4: Start FileRun with Docker Compose<\/h2>\n
Once the docker-compose.yml<\/code> file is ready, you can start the FileRun containers by running:<\/p>\n
sudo docker-compose up -d<\/code><\/pre>\n
Docker Compose will pull the necessary images, create the containers, and start the FileRun service. This process should work seamlessly, whether you’re deploying on a local server or a Microsoft SQL VPS Windows<\/a> server.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 5: Access FileRun<\/h2>\n
After starting the containers, open your browser and navigate to your server’s IP address or domain name:<\/p>\n
http:\/\/your-server-ip<\/code><\/pre>\n
You will be directed to the FileRun setup page, where you can complete the installation. Use the database credentials defined in the docker-compose.yml<\/code> file to connect to the database.<\/p>\n
This setup is ideal for both local deployments and cloud-based environments, such as a Windows VPSVirtual Private Server hosting<\/a> platform.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 6: Secure FileRun with SSL<\/h2>\n
It\u2019s recommended to secure your FileRun installation with SSL. You can use Let’s Encrypt to obtain a free SSL certificate. If you’re using Nginx as a reverse proxy, install Certbot:<\/p>\n
sudo apt install certbot python3-certbot-nginx<\/code><\/pre>\n
Run Certbot to obtain and configure the SSL certificate for your domain:<\/p>\n
sudo certbot --nginx -d your-domain.com<\/code><\/pre>\n
This will automatically configure SSL, ensuring that all connections to your FileRun instance are secure, whether hosted locally or on a Windows VPS hosting UK<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n