How to Install Pastefy on Kali Linux Latest

In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Pastefy on Kali Linux Latest. Pastefy is an open-source self-hosted pastebin platform that allows users to store, share and delete snippets of texts easily. It is a fast and secure way to share code, logs, or any text-based information.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that your Kali Linux is updated and fully upgraded. Additionally, ensure that you have a root or sudo user access to install the required packages.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

First, we need to install the necessary packages required to run Pastefy. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install git python3-pip python3-venv nginx supervisor uwsgi

Step 2: Clone the Pastefy Repository

Next, clone Pastefy’s repository into your system by running the following git command:

git clone https://github.com/pasterz/pastefy.git

Step 3: Create Virtual Environment

Go to the pastefy directory and create a virtual environment using the following commands:

cd pastefy
python3 -m venv venv

Step 4: Activate Virtual Environment

Activate the virtual environment by running the command:

source venv/bin/activate

Step 5: Install Python Dependencies

Install the required python dependencies using the following command:

pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Step 6: Configure Settings

Configure the settings by copying the example configuration file and editing it:

cp config.py.example config.py
nano config.py

Edit the following settings as per your needs:

SECRET_KEY = 'MakeSureItIsStrong'
SQLALCHEMY_DATABASE_URI = 'sqlite:///pastefy.db'
SECURITY_USER_IDENTITY_ATTRIBUTES = 'email'
MAIL_SERVER = 'smtp.gmail.com'
MAIL_USERNAME = 'YourGmailUsername'
MAIL_PASSWORD = 'YourGmailPassword'
MAIL_PORT = 587
MAIL_USE_SSL = False
MAIL_USE_TLS = True
SECURITY_PASSWORD_SALT = 'MakeSureItIsStrong'

Step 7: Initialize the Database

Run the following commands to initialize the database:

flask db init
flask db migrate
flask db upgrade

Step 8: Configure Nginx

Create a Nginx configuration file to your preferred editor:

nano /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/pastefy

Then add the following lines:

server {
    listen 80;
    server_name yourdomain.com;

    access_log /var/log/nginx/pastefy.access.log;
    error_log /var/log/nginx/pastefy.error.log;

    location / {
        uwsgi_pass unix:///var/run/uwsgi/pastefy.sock;
        include uwsgi_params;
        proxy_redirect off;
    }
}

Ensure to replace yourdomain.com with your actual domain name, save the file, and exit the editor.

Step 9: Configure Supervisor

Create a new file in the supervisor file directory using the command:

nano /etc/supervisor/conf.d/pastefy.conf

Then add the following lines:

[program:pastefy]
directory=/path/to/pastefy
command=/path/to/pastefy/venv/bin/uwsgi --ini /path/to/pastefy/pastefy.ini
user=yourusername
autostart=true
autorestart=true
stopasgroup=true
killasgroup=true

Ensure to replace the following values:

• /path/to/pastefy with the absolute path to the pastefy directory.
• /path/to/pastefy/pastefy.ini with the absolute path to the pastefy.ini file.
• yourusername with your actual username.

Step 10: Finalize the Installation

Restart Nginx and Supervisor by running the following commands:

sudo systemctl restart supervisor
sudo systemctl restart nginx

Finally, run the following command to deactivate the virtual environment:

deactivate

Conclusion

You have now installed Pastefy on Kali Linux Latest. You can now visit the URL for your Pastefy installation and start using it.

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