How to Install Hawkpost on Alpine Linux Latest

Hawkpost is a simple and secure way to have email messages delivered anonymously. In this guide, we will install Hawkpost on Alpine Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have the following:

• An up-to-date version of Alpine Linux Latest
• Root access to your server
• A terminal or SSH client

Steps

1. Add the Hawkpost repository to your Alpine Linux system with the following command:

   echo "http://dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org/alpine/edge/testing/" >> /etc/apk/repositories
   

2. Update your package lists:

   apk update
   

3. Install the necessary packages:

   apk add gnupg libcurl libstdc++ libgcc ca-certificates curl
   

4. Download the Hawkpost application from the official GitHub repository:

   curl -LJO https://github.com/hawkpost/hawkpost-client/releases/download/v0.6.3/hawkpost_0.6.3_Linux_x86_64.tar.gz
   

5. Extract the archive:

   tar xzf hawkpost_0.6.3_Linux_x86_64.tar.gz
   

6. Change to the extracted directory:

   cd hawkpost_0.6.3_Linux_x86_64
   

7. Move the Hawkpost binary to /usr/local/bin/:

   mv hawkpost /usr/local/bin/
   

8. Verify that Hawkpost is installed and working by running the following command:

   hawkpost --help
   

   If everything has been installed correctly, you should see the Hawkpost help screen.

   Usage: hawkpost [OPTIONS] MESSAGE_FILE
   
   Send your message in anonymity using Hawkpost, a dead-simple secure
   tool to deliver messages received without exposing your identity.
   
   .....
   

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Hawkpost on your Alpine Linux system.

Conclusion

In this guide, we have shown you how to install Hawkpost on Alpine Linux Latest. Hawkpost is an excellent tool that helps you deliver messages anonymously and securely. If you have any issues with the installation or usage of Hawkpost, refer to their official documentation or reach out to their support team. Happy emailing!

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