How to Install PictShare on Kali Linux Latest

PictShare is an open-source image hosting platform that allows you to upload, share, and store images. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install PictShare on the latest version of Kali Linux.

Prerequisites

• Kali Linux (the latest version)
• Access to the terminal
• Basic knowledge of Linux commands

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Install Apache web server and PHP

PictShare requires the Apache web server and PHP to run.

1. Open the terminal and run the following command to update the packages:

   sudo apt-get update
   

2. Next, install the Apache web server and PHP by running the following command:

   sudo apt-get install apache2 php libapache2-mod-php
   

3. After installation, start the Apache web server by running the following command:

   sudo systemctl start apache2
   

4. Also, enable Apache to start at boot time by running the following command:

   sudo systemctl enable apache2
   

Step 2: Install MariaDB

1. PictShare requires MariaDB as the database management system. Run the following command to install it:

   sudo apt-get install mariadb-server
   

2. Start the MariaDB service by running the following command:

   sudo systemctl start mariadb
   

3. Then, secure the MariaDB installation by running the following command and answering the prompts:

   sudo mysql_secure_installation
   

Step 3: Create a new database for PictShare

1. Login to MariaDB by running the following command:

   sudo mysql -u root -p
   

   You will be prompted to enter the root password that you set during the MariaDB installation.

2. Create a new database for PictShare by running the following commands:

   create database pictshare;
   create user 'pictshare'@'localhost' identified by '<your-password>';
   grant all privileges on pictshare.* to 'pictshare'@'localhost';
   exit;
   

   Replace <your-password> with a strong password of your choice.

Step 4: Install PictShare

1. Download the latest stable release of PictShare from the official website:

   sudo wget http://pictshare.org/download/pictshare-latest.zip
   

2. Extract the downloaded file by running the following command:

   sudo unzip pictshare-latest.zip -d /var/www/html/
   

3. Rename the extracted folder to pictshare by running the following command:

   sudo mv /var/www/html/pictshare-master /var/www/html/pictshare
   

4. Change the ownership of the pictshare folder to the Apache user by running the following command:

   sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/pictshare
   

Step 5: Configure PictShare

1. Rename the global.config.example.php file to global.config.php by running the following command:

   sudo mv /var/www/html/pictshare/include/global.config.example.php /var/www/html/pictshare/include/global.config.php
   

2. Open the global.config.php file using a text editor:

   sudo nano /var/www/html/pictshare/include/global.config.php
   

   Update the following parameters in the file:

   define('MYSQL_HOST','localhost');
   define('MYSQL_USER','pictshare');
   define('MYSQL_PASS','<your-password>');
   define('MYSQL_DB','pictshare');
   define('PATH', '/pictshare/');
   

   Replace <your-password> with the password that you set for the pictshare user earlier.

3. Save and close the file by pressing CTRL+X, Y, and ENTER.

4. Create a new Apache VirtualHost configuration file for PictShare by running the following command:

   sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/pictshare.conf
   

   Add the following content to the file:

   <VirtualHost *:80>
        DocumentRoot /var/www/html/pictshare
        <Directory /var/www/html/pictshare/>
            Options FollowSymLinks
            AllowOverride All
            Require all granted
        </Directory>
        ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/pictshare_error.log
        CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/pictshare_access.log combined
    </VirtualHost>
   

5. Save and close the file by pressing CTRL+X, Y, and ENTER.

6. Enable the new VirtualHost configuration by running the following command:

   sudo a2ensite pictshare.conf
   

7. Restart the Apache web server by running the following command:

   sudo systemctl restart apache2
   

Step 6: Access PictShare

1. Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost/pictshare or the IP address of your Kali Linux machine (e.g., http://192.168.1.100/pictshare).

2. You should see the PictShare interface, where you can upload and manage your images.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install PictShare on Kali Linux Latest. With PictShare, you can easily host, upload, and share your images on your own server.

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