How to Install Seafile on Kali Linux

Seafile is a secure and reliable cloud storage platform that allows individuals and businesses to store, sync, and share files across different devices. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install Seafile on Kali Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A running instance of Kali Linux
• Access to the root or sudo privileges
• A stable internet connection

Installation Steps

1. Open the terminal on your Kali Linux instance
2. Install the required dependencies using the following command:

sudo apt-get install python2.7 python-setuptools python-simplejson python-imaging python-ldap python-memcache python-urllib3 python-mysqldb sqlite3 python-pil

3. Download the Seafile server package from the official website using the following command:

wget https://download.seafile.com/d/12c8dbf04e/files/?p=%2Fpro%2Fseafile-pro-server_7.1.11_x86-64.tar.gz&dl=1 -O seafile-server.tar.gz

Note: This command downloads the Seafile Server v7.1.11. If you want to install a different version, change the download link accordingly.

4. Extract the downloaded package using the following command:

tar -zxvf seafile-server.tar.gz

5. Create a new directory named seafile in your home directory using the following command:

mkdir ~/seafile

6. Move the extracted Seafile server files to the seafile directory using the following command:

mv seafile-pro-server-7.1.11 ~/seafile/seafile-server

Note: If you are installing a different version, replace seafile-pro-server-7.1.11 with the name of the extracted directory.

7. Navigate to the seafile-server directory using the following command:

cd ~/seafile/seafile-server

8. Run the setup script using the following command:

./setup-seafile.sh

Note: This script will guide you through the setup process. Make sure to answer all the questions correctly.

9. Start the Seafile server using the following command:

./seafile.sh start

10. Start the Seahub service using the following command:

./seahub.sh start

Note: This command might take a while to start. Wait for a few minutes until you see the following message: Serving HTTPS on 0.0.0.0:8000.

11. Open your web browser and go to https://localhost:8000. You should see the Seafile login screen.

12. Log in with the default username and password: me@mydomain.com and asecret.

Note: You can change these credentials by logging in and going to the admin panel.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Seafile on Kali Linux. You can now start using it to store, sync, and share files across different devices.

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