How to Install Briefkasten on Elementary OS Latest

Briefkasten is a simple and easy-to-use password manager that you can install on your Elementary OS Latest. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Briefkasten.

Prerequisites

Before installing Briefkasten, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• Elementary OS Latest installed on your device.
• A working internet connection.

Steps to Install Briefkasten

Follow these steps to install Briefkasten on your Elementary OS.

Step 1: Install Git

The first step in installing Briefkasten is to ensure that Git is installed on your system. You can install Git by running the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt install git

Enter your password when prompted, and Git will be installed on your system.

Step 2: Clone the Briefkasten Repository

Next, you need to clone the Briefkasten repository to your system. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open the terminal using the shortcut "Ctrl + Alt + T" on your keyboard.
2. Navigate to the directory where you want to clone the repository using the "cd" command. For example, if you want to clone the repository to your home directory, run the following command:

cd ~

3. Clone the repository by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/ndom91/briefkasten.git

Step 3: Install Required Dependencies

Next, you need to install the required dependencies to run Briefkasten on your system. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the directory where you cloned the repository using the "cd" command. For example, if you cloned the repository to your home directory, run the following command:

cd ~/briefkasten

2. Install the required dependencies by running the following command:

sudo apt install python3-dev gir1.2-glib-2.0 libsecret-1-dev libgtk-3-dev

Step 4: Run Briefkasten

Once you have installed the required dependencies, you can run Briefkasten on your system. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the directory where you cloned the repository using the "cd" command. For example, if you cloned the repository to your home directory, run the following command:

cd ~/briefkasten

2. Run Briefkasten by running the following command:

python3 briefkasten.py

The Briefkasten GUI will open, and you can now use it to manage your passwords.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Briefkasten on your Elementary OS Latest. Now you can use it to manage your passwords easily and securely.

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