# \#ipfs-desktop **URL:** https://discuss.ipfs.tech/tag/ipfs-desktop/44.md [Latest](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/tags.md) --- ## [IPFS companion is in a bad state due to private networks](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/ipfs-companion-is-in-a-bad-state-due-to-private-networks/19280)
**Author:** [@levs57](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/levs57)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 12:01pm UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/ipfs-companion-is-in-a-bad-state-due-to-private-networks/19280 "2025-04-29T12:01:06Z")
Hello, everyone. I am writing this report as a user, and possibly it is out of scope of protocol itself; however, it seems that some part of user-facing infrastructure is in a defunct state due to breaking of some implic… --- ## [Share link does not work in IPFS Desktop](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/share-link-does-not-work-in-ipfs-desktop/17023)
**Author:** [@vegfvegf](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/vegfvegf)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2025, 5:33pm UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/share-link-does-not-work-in-ipfs-desktop/17023 "2025-03-22T17:33:41Z")
Hi, I’m trying to get familiar with IPFS and found the tutorial to Host a single-page website on IPFS. I’m working on Ubuntu 20.04 and the installation of IPFS Desktop was easy from the Ubuntu Software store. I can se… --- ## [Running IPFS Desktop and CLI simultaneously](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/running-ipfs-desktop-and-cli-simultaneously/11558)
**Author:** [@nem25](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/nem25)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2025, 5:29pm UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/running-ipfs-desktop-and-cli-simultaneously/11558 "2025-03-22T17:29:51Z")
This is a rather beginner question. Apologies for nothing more challening :slight\_smile: I am running IPFS Desktop on my computer. I downloaded it via the Ubuntu Software Center. I believe it’s a snap install. I am usin… --- ## [IPFS Desktop not functional on MacOS](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/ipfs-desktop-not-functional-on-macos/18381)
**Author:** [@stochastic](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/stochastic)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 8:29pm UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/ipfs-desktop-not-functional-on-macos/18381 "2024-09-11T20:29:52Z")
Hello, It seems MacOS IPFS Desktop client is not functional. No resource can be accessed, even the search filed is grayed out itself. My version: d137048 --- ## [Problem with availability of other folders](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/problem-with-availability-of-other-folders/18193)
**Author:** [@Ckoro](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/Ckoro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 4:15pm UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/problem-with-availability-of-other-folders/18193 "2024-06-24T16:15:18Z")
Hi, everybody It’s been four days trying to get my own IPFS Desktop up and running and everything set up. I uploaded the first folder of files (files max 1mb) 400pcs in total and everything went fine, within no time I … --- ## [IPFS desktop claims IPFS is offline - but it still works](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/ipfs-desktop-claims-ipfs-is-offline-but-it-still-works/18137)
**Author:** [@nobody](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/nobody)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2024, 1:08am UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/ipfs-desktop-claims-ipfs-is-offline-but-it-still-works/18137 "2024-06-15T01:08:17Z")
So I just updated my ipfs desktop (windows 11) to 0.37.0 and it still works fine but when I start it, it claims that it can’t bind ipfs to the port because its already in use. If I do a netstat, it is in use when ipfs d… --- ## [The issue: Error: cannot acquire lock: can't lock file "C:\\Users\\Алексей\\.ipfs\\repo.lock": has non-zero size](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/the-issue-error-cannot-acquire-lock-cant-lock-file-c-users-ipfs-repo-lock-has-non-zero-size/17166)
**Author:** [@Tuzemooner](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/Tuzemooner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 9:24pm UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/the-issue-error-cannot-acquire-lock-cant-lock-file-c-users-ipfs-repo-lock-has-non-zero-size/17166 "2023-11-06T21:24:19Z")
I’m a junior and not familiar with IPFS / git / golang etc. The issue: Error: cannot acquire lock: can’t lock file “C:\\Users\\Алексей.ipfs\\repo.lock”: has non-zero size (see screenshot): First I’ve tried tip commands… --- ## [IPFS Desktop App for ARM](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/ipfs-desktop-app-for-arm/16983)
**Author:** [@42piratas](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/42piratas)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 6:07pm UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/ipfs-desktop-app-for-arm/16983 "2023-10-05T18:07:06Z")
I have a spare RPi4 running Ubuntu Desktop, which I plan to set as an IPFS node. I was hoping to find the friendly IPFS Desktop app to install on it - but it seems there are only Debian packages for AMDs. Is this indeed… --- ## [IPFS-GUI metrics changes in progress](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/ipfs-gui-metrics-changes-in-progress/15695)
**Author:** [@SgtPooki](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/SgtPooki)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 1:28am UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/ipfs-gui-metrics-changes-in-progress/15695 "2023-01-13T01:28:40Z")
Hi all, I am posting to inform you of changes the IPFS Ignite (IPFS GUI & Tools) team is doing regarding metrics collection across our projects. You can read more at Define basic metrics and patterns for consent & coll… --- ## [Can I use ipfs-http-client to control daemon (init, start, stop)?](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/can-i-use-ipfs-http-client-to-control-daemon-init-start-stop/15723)
**Author:** [@wds4](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/wds4)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2022, 11:28pm UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/can-i-use-ipfs-http-client-to-control-daemon-init-start-stop/15723 "2022-12-17T23:28:40Z")
Hello all, I have built a template which is a fork of electron-react-boilerplate and which uses ipfs-http-client to access the local go-IPFS node. So far my template (electron-react-boilerplate-ipfs) is working as expec… --- ## [Download speeds and throttling](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/download-speeds-and-throttling/12209)
**Author:** [@rhishikeshj](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/rhishikeshj)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 5:21pm UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/download-speeds-and-throttling/12209 "2022-09-05T17:21:10Z")
Hi, I have just ventured into exploring decentralised storage technologies and trying to explore IPFS, mainly via the IPFS-Desktop app and cli. One of the first things I am excited about is IPFS’s ability to act like a… --- ## [Desktop and daemon](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/desktop-and-daemon/14874)
**Author:** [@gigiflower](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/gigiflower)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2022, 4:20pm UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/desktop-and-daemon/14874 "2022-08-06T16:20:18Z")
Hello, I’m trying to use IPFS desktop. I followed the instructions but got a “could not connect to the ipfs api” message on the app (image 1). I also run “ipfs deamon” and it says that the “address is already in use” … --- ## [Diagnostics view in IPFS WebUI / Desktop...Feedback Needed!](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/diagnostics-view-in-ipfs-webui-desktop-feedback-needed/14896)
**Author:** [@juliaxbow](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/juliaxbow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2022, 2:39am UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/diagnostics-view-in-ipfs-webui-desktop-feedback-needed/14896 "2022-08-06T02:39:22Z")
:wave: The IPFS GUI working group is exploring the creation of a diagnostics view in IPFS Desktop and WebUI. Your feedback is needed! The survey should take ~5 minutes to complete and asks questions regarding your exper… --- ## [Failed to load PDF error in IPFS Desktop](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/failed-to-load-pdf-error-in-ipfs-desktop/14432)
**Author:** [@K8hwS](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/K8hwS)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 6:21pm UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/failed-to-load-pdf-error-in-ipfs-desktop/14432 "2022-06-15T18:21:23Z")
A few weeks ago I installed IPFS Desktop on my Mac and added a simple PDF file. It worked great and I was able to come back over the next days and access the PDF. Now when I try to access the PDF file I get the error mes… --- ## [When data behind a file is removed from my node?](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/when-data-behind-a-file-is-removed-from-my-node/14452)
**Author:** [@Envoy1084](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/Envoy1084)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2022, 6:48pm UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/when-data-behind-a-file-is-removed-from-my-node/14452 "2022-06-12T18:48:38Z")
Hi, I am new to IPFS , i have a question suppose i import a file to ipfs desktop and then remove it from the list does the file get permantly removed from ipfs and if not so what does “permanently removed in the next sc… --- ## [IPFS folder website return 504 Gateway](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/ipfs-folder-website-return-504-gateway/13522)
**Author:** [@coding95](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/coding95)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 3:57pm UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/ipfs-folder-website-return-504-gateway/13522 "2022-03-30T15:57:39Z")
Hi i am new to ipfs , i am trying to upload my website folder in ipfs. However when i try run it showing me 504 Gateway. Can someone help me? Thank you --- ## [Fix for IPFS Desktop (\<0.19) update restart issues on macOS](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/fix-for-ipfs-desktop-0-19-update-restart-issues-on-macos/13500)
**Author:** [@lidel](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/lidel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2022, 11:42am UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/fix-for-ipfs-desktop-0-19-update-restart-issues-on-macos/13500 "2022-02-16T11:42:37Z")
Are you using ipfs-desktop older than 0.19.3 and experience autoupdate restart loop (where update is detected, but not applied, and you are stuck at older version)? :point\_right: Apply a one-time manual update by inst… --- ## [Recovery after failed move of .ipfs on Desktop](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/recovery-after-failed-move-of-ipfs-on-desktop/13505)
**Author:** [@rayswchiu](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/rayswchiu)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2022, 9:39pm UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/recovery-after-failed-move-of-ipfs-on-desktop/13505 "2022-02-18T21:39:02Z")
after a warning message (???) re “couldn’t pin…” or something like that, i can no longer access my Files folders again. Tried restart IPFS, restart Windows 10 but couldn’t resolve the issue. The IPFS Desktop is install… --- ## [What is IPFS actually good for?](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/what-is-ipfs-actually-good-for/12958)
**Author:** [@Yaxir](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/Yaxir)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 7:39pm UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/what-is-ipfs-actually-good-for/12958 "2022-01-24T19:39:27Z")
Hello all. i really, really appreciate the existence of such a well-supported project as IPFS however, i would like to ask something regarding the usability of the platform itself Say, hypothetically, we want to stor… --- ## [Choose Ethernet Adapter in IPFS Desktop Windows?](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/choose-ethernet-adapter-in-ipfs-desktop-windows/13120)
**Author:** [@Chakl22](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/Chakl22)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2022, 11:24am UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/choose-ethernet-adapter-in-ipfs-desktop-windows/13120 "2022-01-10T11:24:06Z")
I have 2 Inet connections (2 Ethernet Adapters in the same PC), and i want to use IPFS with the secondary one. So, where i can configure this, so IPFS will use the connection i want? --- ## [Ipfs Desktop Private Network Setup](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/ipfs-desktop-private-network-setup/13087)
**Author:** [@Ifeanyi](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/Ifeanyi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2022, 2:54pm UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/ipfs-desktop-private-network-setup/13087 "2022-01-04T14:54:45Z")
Hello, I just want to know if it is possible to set up a private ipfs network using just the ipfs desktop application or webui. If yes, do you know any helpful tutorials you can recommend, thanks. --- ## [Resolve -r /ipfs/ no link named under "stake"](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/resolve-r-ipfs-no-link-named-under-stake/12994)
**Author:** [@cryptonerdion](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/cryptonerdion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 6:27pm UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/resolve-r-ipfs-no-link-named-under-stake/12994 "2021-12-19T18:27:51Z")
hello! im getting this error after im on the mainpage clicking the enter button for the dapp. if been trying to check google / troubelshooting and tried everything i think… im desperate to find a solution … --- ## [Possibility of adding delete all files in ipfs desktop](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/possibility-of-adding-delete-all-files-in-ipfs-desktop/12874)
**Author:** [@Xyncgas](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/Xyncgas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 5:27am UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/possibility-of-adding-delete-all-files-in-ipfs-desktop/12874 "2021-12-08T05:27:26Z")
Sometimes I put a bunch stuffs directly in the root directory, like 300k. so maybe instead of listing them all immediately in UI → left hand side file menu - click, just add a button that says delete all files maybe in … --- ## [Updates and Versions of Files](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/updates-and-versions-of-files/12673)
**Author:** [@martin95](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/martin95)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 11:34am UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/updates-and-versions-of-files/12673 "2021-11-16T11:34:14Z")
I’m using ipfs-desktop and I’m tying to update a file by uploading a modified version of that file to the same directory with the same filename. But this method is rejected. So how can I update a file? Second, I added a… --- ## [IPFS Containers on Cloudron](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/ipfs-containers-on-cloudron/12497)
**Author:** [@yeehi](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/yeehi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2021, 11:04am UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/ipfs-containers-on-cloudron/12497 "2021-10-22T11:04:40Z")
Cloudron For security and greater anonymity, ipfs-desktop is best run in a container, for example a Virtual Machine. Though ipfs-desktop is very easy to deploy (thanks developers!), for ordinary people, deploying ipf… --- ## [IPFS Screenshots - Support select region](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/ipfs-screenshots-support-select-region/12353)
**Author:** [@yeehi](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/yeehi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 9:23am UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/ipfs-screenshots-support-select-region/12353 "2021-10-04T09:23:19Z")
The functionality in ipfs-desktop which now allows you to right-click and screenshot your desktop is great. The image is by default saved into an ipfs-desktop screenshot folder and a CID is generated for the screenshot, … --- ## [Could not connect to the IPFS API](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/could-not-connect-to-the-ipfs-api/12155)
**Author:** [@bob-carter](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/bob-carter)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2021, 11:06pm UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/could-not-connect-to-the-ipfs-api/12155 "2021-09-10T23:06:47Z")
Fresh install, and all it says is this. No clue whats wrong with it, followed the guide to the letter. --- ## [User Friendly website builder like (Wix.com - Webnode - Nicepace) but decentralized, decentralized ipfs website template marketplace](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/user-friendly-website-builder-like-wix-com-webnode-nicepace-but-decentralized-decentralized-ipfs-website-template-marketplace/12019)
**Author:** [@ETHPietroMassaccesi](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/ETHPietroMassaccesi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 8:00pm UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/user-friendly-website-builder-like-wix-com-webnode-nicepace-but-decentralized-decentralized-ipfs-website-template-marketplace/12019 "2021-08-28T20:00:09Z")
Hi does exist a webpage creator on ipfs, I mean an app that allow people that don’t know programming to graphically make and design their webpage, something like nicepage or wix.com, but in a decentralized way. Couldn’t… --- ## [Trouble running IPFS Desktop on MacOS](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/trouble-running-ipfs-desktop-on-macos/11976)
**Author:** [@water4eric](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/water4eric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2021, 7:57pm UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/trouble-running-ipfs-desktop-on-macos/11976 "2021-08-17T19:57:35Z")
I downloaded “IPFS-Desktop-0.16.2.dmg” and moved “IPFS Desktop” version 0.16.2 in the Applications folder. When I open the application I get an error screen that says, “Could not connect to the IPFS API” with the sugges… --- ## [How can I run Freebsd version?](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/how-can-i-run-freebsd-version/11818)
**Author:** [@xliiv](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/u/xliiv)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 11:10pm UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/how-can-i-run-freebsd-version/11818 "2021-07-28T23:10:02Z")
Perhaps this is something obvious, but apparently not for me :slight\_smile: , so let’s get it thru How can I run IPFS-Desktop (GitHub - ipfs/ipfs-desktop: An unobtrusive and user-friendly desktop application for IPFS on… [Next page](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/tag/ipfs-desktop/44.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=ipfs-desktop)