Transfer Files Between Linux Hosts Using Peer-to-Peer Network
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How to Transfer Files Between Linux Hosts Using Peer-to-Peer Network
Peer-to-peer (P2P) network is a decentralized network where each node can communicate directly with other nodes without relying on a central server. P2P network can be used for various purposes, such as file sharing, streaming, chat, etc. In this article, we will show you how to transfer files between Linux hosts using P2P network.
To transfer files using P2P network, we need to install a P2P software on each host. There are many P2P software available for Linux, such as BitTorrent, Transmission, qBittorrent, etc. For this example, we will use Transmission, which is a lightweight and easy-to-use BitTorrent client.
To install Transmission on Ubuntu or Debian-based systems, run the following command:
sudo apt install transmission
To install Transmission on Fedora or Red Hat-based systems, run the following command:
sudo dnf install transmission
After installing Transmission, we need to create a torrent file for the file or folder that we want to share. A torrent file is a metadata file that contains information about the file or folder, such as its name, size, hash value, trackers, etc. A tracker is a server that helps the nodes in the P2P network to find each other and exchange data.
To create a torrent file using Transmission, open the Transmission GUI and click on File -> New. Then, select the file or folder that you want to share and click on Open. You will see a dialog box where you can configure the torrent file settings. You can enter a name for the torrent file, choose a save location, add some comments or tags, etc. The most important setting is the tracker list. You need to add at least one tracker to your torrent file so that other nodes can find it. You can use public trackers that are available online, such as https://tracker.opentrackr.org:1337/announce or https://tracker.leechers-paradise.org:6969/announce. Alternatively, you can use your own tracker if you have one. To add a tracker, click on the + button and enter the tracker URL. You can add multiple trackers if you want. After adding the trackers, click on Create.
Now you have created a torrent file for your file or folder. You can see it in the Transmission main window under the Torrents tab. The status of the torrent should be Seeding, which means that you are sharing it with other nodes in the P2P network. To transfer the file or folder to another Linux host, you need to send the torrent file to that host. You can use any method to send the torrent file, such as email, instant messaging, USB drive, etc.
On the other Linux host, you need to install Transmission as well and open the torrent file using Transmission. You will see a dialog box where you can choose a download location for the file or folder and click on Add. Transmission will start downloading the file or folder from your host using P2P network. You can see the progress of the download in the Transmission main window under the Torrents tab. The status of the torrent should be Downloading until it is completed.
Once the download is completed, you can access the file or folder in the download location that you specified. You have successfully transferred files between Linux hosts using P2P network. aa16f39245