Introduction
WeTTY is a web-based SSH client which allows users to access their virtual machines or servers through a web browser. In this tutorial, we will be discussing the installation process of WeTTY on Kali Linux.
Prerequisites
Before we proceed with the installation, make sure that you have the following:
- Kali Linux installed on your system
- Basic knowledge of Linux commands
- Access to the internet
Steps to Install WeTTY
- Open the terminal on Kali Linux by pressing
CTRL + ALT + T.
- First, update the package repository list by executing the following command in the terminal:
sudo apt update
- Next, install the node.js package on your system by running the following command in the terminal:
sudo apt install nodejs
- Verify the node.js installation by running the following command:
node -v
- Next, install the npm package manager by executing the following command in the terminal:
sudo apt install npm
- Verify the npm installation by running the following command:
npm -v
- Now, we need to install WeTTY from its GitHub repository. To do so, run the following command in the terminal:
sudo npm -g install wetty
- Once the installation is complete, start the WeTTY service by running the following command:
wetty -p 3000
- You can now access WeTTY on your web browser by typing the following URL in the address bar:
http://localhost:3000
- Enter the username and password of the virtual machine or server you want to access and click on the
Connect button.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed WeTTY on your Kali Linux system!
Conclusion
WeTTY is a useful tool for accessing virtual machines and servers remotely through a web browser. Follow the above steps to install and use WeTTY on Kali Linux.
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