Artifactory Web Server

How to use Artifactory Web Server

Artifactory is not a web server, but rather a binary repository manager that allows you to manage and store various artifacts such as binaries, libraries, Docker containers, and more. However, if you are looking to access Artifactory through a web interface, it does provide a web-based user interface that you can utilize to interact with the repository.

To use Artifactory's web interface, follow these steps:

1. Installation: First, you need to install Artifactory on your system or set it up as a service. You can download the installation package from the JFrog website and follow the provided instructions for your specific operating system.

2. Accessing the Web Interface: Once Artifactory is installed and running, you can access the web interface by opening a web browser and navigating to the Artifactory URL. The default URL is usually

   http://localhost:8081/artifactory
   , but it might vary depending on your setup. If you are running Artifactory on a remote server, replace
   localhost
   with the appropriate IP or domain name.

3. User Login: On the Artifactory login page, enter your credentials to log in. If this is your first time accessing Artifactory, you may need to use the default administrator username and password provided during the installation process. It is recommended to change the password after the initial login.

4. Repository Management: After logging in, you will be able to navigate through the Artifactory interface. The main functionality revolves around managing repositories. Artifacts can be stored in different repositories, such as local repositories (for storing artifacts within your organization), remote repositories (for proxying external repositories), and virtual repositories (for aggregating multiple repositories).

5. Uploading Artifacts: To upload an artifact to Artifactory, go to the desired repository and click on the "Upload" button. Select the file(s) you want to upload from your local system and provide any necessary metadata or properties. Artifactory will handle storing the artifact in the appropriate repository.

6. Downloading Artifacts: To download an artifact, browse or search for the desired artifact within the repository. Once you find it, click on its link to access the download page. From there, you can choose the version, select additional properties or metadata, and download the artifact file.

7. Access Control: Artifactory provides robust access control mechanisms to manage user permissions and roles. You can configure who has read, write, delete, or manage access to specific repositories, artifacts, and other functionality within Artifactory.

8. Integrations: Artifactory supports various integrations with build tools, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) systems, and deployment automation tools. You can leverage these integrations to seamlessly incorporate Artifactory into your existing development and deployment workflows.

Remember that Artifactory offers many more features beyond what is covered here, such as managing dependencies, generating build information, and working with Docker images. It's worth exploring the official documentation or seeking tutorials on specific use cases to make the most of Artifactory's capabilities.