Pydio Cells is a modern file sharing and collaboration platform that allows you to easily store, share, and collaborate on files in a secure and efficient way. In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing Pydio Cells on an Ubuntu 24.04 server.

Step 1: Update and Upgrade Ubuntu
Before you begin installing Pydio Cells, it is important to make sure that your Ubuntu system is up to date. You can do this by running the following commands in the terminal:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Docker
Pydio Cells is packaged in a Docker container, so you will need to install Docker on your Ubuntu system. You can do this by running the following command:
sudo apt install docker.io

After installing Docker, you will also need to start and enable the Docker service by running the following commands:
sudo systemctl start docker
sudo systemctl enable docker

Step 3: Install Pydio Cells
Now that Docker is installed and running, you can proceed to install Pydio Cells on your Ubuntu server. You can do this by running the following command:
sudo docker run -d –name cells -p 8080:8080 -v /var/cells:/var/cells pydio/cells:latest

This command will download the latest version of Pydio Cells and run it in a Docker container named “cells”. It will be accessible through port 8080 on your server. You can change the port number if you prefer a different port.

Step 4: Access Pydio Cells Web Interface
Once Pydio Cells is installed and running, you can access the web interface by opening a web browser and navigating to http://your-server-ip:8080. You will be prompted to create an admin account and set up the initial configuration for Pydio Cells.

That’s it! You have successfully installed Pydio Cells on your Ubuntu 24.04 server. You can now start using it to store, share, and collaborate on files with your team or organization. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, you can refer to the Pydio Cells documentation for troubleshooting tips and guidance.