Amazon Lightsail is a simplified virtual private server (VPS) service provided by Amazon Web Services. It offers pre-configured virtual server instances and a range of convenient features and services, making it easy for users to quickly create, manage, and scale server instances, suitable for applications and workloads of various scales. New users can also enjoy a free trial for 3 months to experience its powerful features and fully understand its value.

Zdir is a multifunctional private storage program that integrates file indexing, online preview, and sharing, and supports WebDAV and upcoming offline download functionality. This article will demonstrate how to easily build the Zdir file sharing program through Amazon Web Services.

Registering for Amazon Web Services

Before using S3 object storage, we need to register for an Amazon Web Services account. You will need to prepare:

• A commonly used email address
• A commonly used phone number
• UnionPay/VISA/MasterCard credit card

Click the link: Amazon Web Services to register. When registering, be sure to select "Amazon Web Services Global" and no enterprise certification is required for the global region.

Creating Amazon Lightsail

Next, go to the Amazon Lightsail console and click on Create instance.

Installing Zdir on Amazon Lightsail

After Amazon Lightsail is created, click the Terminal icon to enter the terminal. The first step is to reset the root password, as we need to use the root user to install Zdir.

After setting the root password, switch to the root user and update the system software. Then proceed with the one-click installation of Zdir.

After the installation, access http://IP:6080 to open the Zdir initialization interface.

Important Notes

Newly registered users of Amazon Web Services can enjoy a free trial of Amazon Lightsail for three months. However:

1. If you no longer need the server after 3 months, remember to delete it to avoid charges.
2. Be mindful of the specifications of the trial machine. Extra charges may apply for exceeding the monthly traffic limit.

Conclusion

If you are interested in other free services provided by Amazon Web Services, you can visit the Amazon Web Services Free Tier page for more details. Through these free services, you can further explore and utilize a variety of cloud solutions provided by Amazon Web Services to enhance your work efficiency and business capabilities.