Plik is a file-sharing application designed for security and privacy. It allows you to upload and share files with others while ensuring that they are encrypted and protected from unauthorized access. Here's how to install Plik on Kali Linux:
Before starting the installation process, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:
The first step is to install the dependencies required for Plik. You can do this by running the following command in the terminal:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y golang git build-essential libpcre3-dev
This command will update your system and install the necessary dependencies for Plik.
Next, you need to clone the Plik repository from GitHub. Use the following command to clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/root-gg/plik.git
This command will download the Plik repository to your machine.
Now that you have cloned the repository, you need to build Plik. Navigate to the Plik directory by running the following command:
cd plik
Once you are in the directory, run the following command to build Plik:
make
This command will compile and build the Plik executable.
After building Plik, you can run it by executing the following command:
./plikd
This command will start the Plik server and display the server status in the terminal.
Now that Plik is running, you can access it by opening a web browser and navigating to the following address:
http://localhost:8080
This will open the Plik web interface, where you can start uploading and sharing files.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Plik on Kali Linux.
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