First, verify that you have the latest versions of Docker and Docker Compose installed on your system. If they are not installed, execute the following commands to install them:
$ sudo apt-get update
$ sudo apt-get install docker docker-compose
After installing Docker and Docker Compose, clone the BTCPay Server repository from GitHub with the following command:
$ git clone https://github.com/btcpayserver/btcpayserver.git
Next, go to the btcpayserver directory and copy the .env file by running the following command:
$ cd btcpayserver
$ cp .env.example .env
Afterward, edit the .env file with your desired settings to configure the BTCPay Server instance.
Now, start the BTCPay Server instance with Docker Compose by running the following command:
$ docker-compose up -d
It might take a few minutes to download and install dependencies, but once done, BTCPay Server will be up and running. To verify that the instance is running correctly, execute the following command:
$ docker-compose ps
If everything is working well, you'll see the list of running containers for the BTCPay Server instance.
Finally, accessing the BTCPay Server Dashboard is simple using your favorite web browser. Open your web browser and visit the following URL:
https://your-ip-address
Replace your-ip-address with the IP address of your Kali Linux machine.
Voila! You've successfully installed and launched the BTCPay Server instance on Kali Linux.
Installing BTCPay Server on Kali Linux with Docker and Docker Compose is a simple process that requires minimal setup. In just a few steps, you can launch a self-hosted, secure, and decentralized payment platform.
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
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