#Setting up Filen CLI as a Systemd Service on Debian Bullseye ARM64
This guide outlines the process of installing and configuring the Filen CLI to run as a systemd service for continuous syncing on a Debian Bullseye ARM64 system.
#1. Install Filen CLI
# Download the ARM64 version of filen-cli
wget https://cdn.filen.io/desktop/release/filen-cli_linux_arm64.tar.gz
# Extract the archive
tar -xzvf filen-cli_linux_arm64.tar.gz
# Move the binary to a location in your PATH
sudo mv filen-cli-v0.0.12-linux-arm64 /usr/bin/
# Verify installation
/usr/bin/filen-cli-v0.0.12-linux-arm64 --version
#2. Set up Authentication
Create a file named .filen-cli-credentials in the root user’s home directory:
sudo nano /root/.filen-cli-credentials
Add your Filen credentials to this file:
your_email@example.com
your_password
your_2fa_code # If 2FA is enabled
Secure the credentials file:
sudo chmod 600 /root/.filen-cli-credentials
#3. Create Systemd Service File
Create a new systemd service file:
sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/filen-sync.service
Add the following content:
[Unit]
Description=Filen CLI Sync Service
After=network-online.target
Wants=network-online.target
[Service]
Type=simple
ExecStart=/usr/bin/filen-cli-v0.0.12-linux-arm64 sync /userdata/000_download/share/:twoWay:/999_SHARED --continuous
Restart=on-failure
RestartSec=5
User=root
WorkingDirectory=/root
[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
Note: Adjust the paths in the ExecStart line to match your specific sync requirements.
#4. Enable and Start the Service
# Reload systemd configuration
sudo systemctl daemon-reload
# Enable the service to start on boot
sudo systemctl enable filen-sync.service
# Start the service
sudo systemctl start filen-sync.service
#5. Verify Service Status
Check if the service is running correctly:
sudo systemctl status filen-sync.service
#6. Monitor Logs
To view the service logs:
journalctl -u filen-sync.service -f
#Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues:
- Check the service status and logs using the commands in steps 5 and 6.
- Ensure the sync directories exist and have the correct permissions.
- Verify the credentials in
/root/.filen-cli-credentialsare correct. -
Try running the sync command manually to see if there are any errors:
sudo /usr/bin/filen-cli-v0.0.12-linux-arm64 sync /userdata/000_download/share/:twoWay:/999_SHARED - If problems persist, check for updates to the Filen CLI or consult the official Filen documentation.
#Maintenance
- Periodically check for updates to the Filen CLI.
- To update, download the new version, replace the binary in
/usr/bin/, and restart the service. - Regularly review and adjust your sync settings as needed.
Remember to keep your .filen-cli-credentials file secure and update it if you change your Filen account password.