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PairDrop Installation via Proxmox VE Helper-Scripts

This guide covers installing PairDrop in an LXC container using the community-built Proxmox VE Helper-Scripts. These scripts make deploying apps like PairDrop fast, standardized, and repeatable.

šŸ§° Step-by-Step Instructions

  • To create a new Proxmox VE PairDrop LXC, run the command below in the Proxmox VE Shell.
bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/community-scripts/ProxmoxVE/main/ct/pairdrop.sh)"

This command runs a script that launches an interactive menu for installing PairDrop in a container.

Follow the Installation Prompts

The script will guide you through a series of options. Typical options include:

  • SetĀ container ID (e.g. 904)

  • ChooseĀ hostname (e.g. pairdrop)

  • Select aĀ static IP address (e.g. 172.30.0.x)

  • ConfirmĀ bridge interface (e.g. vmbr0)

  • Choose containerĀ storage (e.g. local-lvm)

  • SetĀ root password

  • Enable optional features (SSH, nesting, etc.)

Wait for the Script to Finish

Once confirmed, the script will:

  • Download the latest Debian 12 template

  • Create the LXC container

  • Install Docker inside the container

  • Deploy the PairDrop Docker container

Access the PairDrop Web Interface

Once complete, open your browser and go to:

http://<your-static-ip>:3000

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