How to Install Pachno on Elementary OS Latest

Pachno is an open-source password manager that runs on a local server, ensuring that your passwords never leave your device. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Pachno on your Elementry OS latest system.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you will need:

A system running Elementary OS Latest operating system.
Access to a terminal window.

Step 1: Update your system

Ensure that your system is up-to-date by running the following command in a terminal:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

This will update your system to the latest version.

Step 2: Install Nginx

Pachno runs on a web server, so you will need to install Nginx to serve the Pachno webpage. You can install Nginx by running the following command:

sudo apt install nginx -y

Step 3: Install MariaDB

Pachno stores its data in a MariaDB database, so you will need to install it by running the following command:

sudo apt install mariadb-server -y

After MariaDB has been installed, you will need to secure it by running the following command:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

You will be prompted to enter a root password and configure a few security-related settings.

Step 4: Install PHP

Pachno is written in PHP, so you will need to install it by running the following command:

sudo apt install php-fpm php-mysql -y

Step 5: Clone the Pachno repository

Now, you will need to clone the Pachno repository from GitHub using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/gioffredi/pachno.git /var/www/html/pachno/

Step 6: Configure Pachno

Copy the default configuration file to config.php by running the following command:

cp /var/www/html/pachno/config.dist.php /var/www/html/pachno/config.php

Next, you will need to edit the config.php file using a text editor. We recommend using nano as it is a lightweight and easy-to-use text editor:

sudo nano /var/www/html/pachno/config.php

In the file, you will need to change the following settings:

define('DB_NAME', 'pachno');
define('DB_USER', 'pachno');
define('DB_PASSWORD', 'pachno_password');
define('DB_HOST', 'localhost');

You will need to create a new database, user, and password for Pachno to use. Here's how to do it:

Create a new database

sudo mysql -u root -p

Enter your root password when prompted. Once logged in, create a new database by running the following command:

CREATE DATABASE pachno;

Create a new user

Now, you will need to create a new user for Pachno to use. Run the following command to create a new user:

CREATE USER 'pachno'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'pachno_password';

Grant privileges

To grant the newly created user privileges on the pachno database, run the following command:

GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON pachno.* TO 'pachno'@'localhost';

Once done, exit the MySQL shell by running:

exit

Step 7: Configure Nginx

Next, you will need to configure Nginx to serve Pachno. Replace the default Nginx configuration file by running the following command:

sudo rm /etc/nginx/sites-available/default
sudo nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/default

In the file, replace its contents with the following:

server {
        listen 80 default_server;
        listen [::]:80 default_server;

        root /var/www/html/pachno;
        index index.php index.html index.htm index.nginx-debian.html;

        server_name your.server.com;

        location / {
                try_files $uri $uri/ /index.php?$query_string;
        }

        location ~ \.php$ {
                include snippets/fastcgi-php.conf;
                fastcgi_pass unix:/run/php/php7.0-fpm.sock;
        }

        location ~ /\.ht {
                deny all;
        }
}

Step 8: Test your configuration

Test your Nginx configuration by running the following command:

sudo nginx -t

If you see "successful," you can start Nginx by running:

sudo systemctl start nginx

Step 9: Access your Pachno installation

You can now access your Pachno installation by visiting http://your.server.com. You will need to create a new user account to start using Pachno.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Pachno on your Elementary OS latest system.

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