How to Install FileShelter on Kali Linux Latest

In this tutorial, we will go through the process of installing FileShelter on Kali Linux Latest. FileShelter is a self-hosted file-sharing solution that allows users to securely and privately send files to each other.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you will need the following:

• Kali Linux Latest (this tutorial was tested on Kali Linux 2021.3)
• A non-root user with sudo privileges

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

The first step in installing FileShelter is to install the required dependencies. Open a terminal window and run the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install python3 python3-pip python3-venv curl

Step 2: Clone the FileShelter Repository

Next, we need to download the FileShelter source code from GitHub. Open a terminal window and run the following command to clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/epoupon/fileshelter.git

Step 3: Create a Virtual Environment

We will be using a virtual environment to isolate the installation of FileShelter from the rest of our system. Navigate to the FileShelter directory and run the following commands:

cd fileshelter
python3 -m venv env

Step 4: Activate the Virtual Environment

Now that we have created a virtual environment, we need to activate it. Run the following command:

source env/bin/activate

Step 5: Install Dependencies

With the virtual environment activated, we can now install the required Python modules. Run the following command:

pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Step 6: Configure FileShelter

Next, we need to create a configuration file for FileShelter. Run the following command to copy the sample configuration file:

cp fileshelter.cfg.sample fileshelter.cfg

Edit the fileshelter.cfg file according to your needs. You should at least set the following variables:

SECRET_KEY = 'a_super_hard_secret_key'
BASE_URL = 'http://your_server_address:5000'
DEBUG = False

Step 7: Start the FileShelter Server

We are now ready to start the FileShelter server. Run the following command:

python3 fileshelter.py

You should see output similar to the following:

* Serving Flask app "fileshelter" (lazy loading)
* Environment: production
  WARNING: This is a development server. Do not use it in a production deployment.
  Use a production WSGI server instead.
* Debug mode: off
* Running on http://your_server_address:5000/ (Press CTRL+C to quit)

Step 8: Access FileShelter

You should now be able to access FileShelter by navigating to http://your_server_address:5000 in a web browser. You can now create user accounts, upload files, and share them securely and privately.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have gone through the steps necessary to install FileShelter on Kali Linux Latest. With FileShelter up and running, you can now securely and privately share files with your friends and colleagues.

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