How to Install PassWall on Arch Linux

PassWall is an open-source password manager that provides you with a secure and user-friendly platform to store your passwords. It is designed to be fast, lightweight, and customizable to your individual needs. In this tutorial, we will go over the installation process for PassWall on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the installation, you need to ensure that you have the following dependencies installed on your system:

• Git
• Node.js
• Yarn

If you do not have these dependencies, you can install them separately by running the following commands:

$ sudo pacman -S git nodejs yarn

Install PassWall

Now that we have the prerequisites installed, we can proceed with the installation of PassWall on our Arch Linux system. Follow the steps below:

Step 1: Clone the PassWall Repository

First, we need to clone the PassWall repository from GitHub. To do this, open a terminal and run the following command:

$ git clone https://github.com/passwall/passwall-server.git

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Next, navigate to the PassWall directory and install the dependencies:

$ cd passwall-server
$ yarn install

Step 3: Build the Server

Now, build the server with the following command:

$ yarn build

Step 4: Configure the Server

PassWall uses a configuration file to set up the server. You need to create a copy of the default configuration file by running the following command:

$ cp passwall-example.toml passwall.toml

Next, open the configuration file with your preferred text editor and set the necessary properties, such as the port number and database type.

Step 5: Start the Server

Once you have configured the server, you can start it with the following command:

$ yarn start

This will start the PassWall server, and you should now be able to access it from your web browser.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured PassWall on your Arch Linux system.

Conclusion

PassWall provides a secure and user-friendly platform to store your passwords. It is easy to install and configure on Arch Linux, and with the steps outlined in this tutorial, you should now be able to use it to manage your passwords.

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