cfv installation

This guide explains how to install cfv without root privileges.

cfv is a command-line utility used to create and verify .sfv, .csv, .crc, md5, sha1 and .torrent checksum files.

Before you begin, log in to your service via SSH. If you need help, please refer to our SSH guide:

SSH Access Guide

Step 1 – Prepare Your Environment

Run the following command:

mkdir -p ~/bin && echo "PATH=\$HOME/bin:\$PATH" >> ~/.bashrc && source ~/.bashrc

Step 2 – Download cfv

Download the latest supported source archive:

cd && wget -q http://downloads.sourceforge.net/project/cfv/cfv/1.18.3/cfv-1.18.3.tar.gz

Step 3 – Extract the Archive

Extract the downloaded archive:

tar xvf 1.18.3/cfv-1.18.3.tar.gz

Step 4 – Update the Installation Path

Open the Makefile:

nano ~/cfv-1.18.3/Makefile

Find the following line:

prefix=/usr/local

Change it to:

prefix=~

Press F3 and Enter to save the file, then press F2 to exit.

Step 5 – Enter the Source Directory

cd ~/cfv-1.18.3

Step 6 – Build and Install

Compile and install cfv:

make && make install

Verify the Installation

Run the following command:

cfv -h

If the help page is displayed, the installation has completed successfully.

Notes

• This installation does not require root access.
• The binary is installed into your home directory.
• If cfv is not found after installation, log out and log back in, or run source ~/.bashrc again.