Installing Movim on Kali Linux

Movim is a decentralized social network, designed to protect your privacy and allow you to communicate securely. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Movim on Kali Linux.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, you need to have the following:

Installation

Follow the steps below to install Movim on Kali Linux:

  1. Open the terminal on your system.

  2. Update the package list by running the following command:

    sudo apt update
    
  3. Install the required packages that are necessary for Movim to work by running the following command:

    sudo apt install git php7.3 php7.3-curl php7.3-cli php7.3-fpm php7.3-bcmath php7.3-gd php7.3-intl php7.3-mbstring php7.3-mysql php7.3-xml php7.3-zip -y
    
  4. Install composer by running the following command:

    sudo apt install composer -y
    
  5. Clone the Movim repository by running the following command:

    git clone https://github.com/movim/movim.git
    
  6. Navigate to the Movim directory by running the following command:

    cd movim
    
  7. Install the dependencies by running the following command:

    composer install
    
  8. Generate the database schema by running the following command:

    php bin/console doctrine:schema:create
    
  9. Run the Movim server by running the following command:

    php bin/console server:run
    
  10. Open your web browser and visit the following URL:

    http://localhost:8000/
    

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Movim on Kali Linux. You can now use Movim to communicate securely and protect your privacy. If you encounter any issues during the installation, feel free to seek help from the Movim community or the Kali Linux forums.

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