How to Install Hawkpost on Linux Mint

Hawkpost is an open-source project that allows individuals and organizations to securely and anonymously share sensitive information through encrypted email messages. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Hawkpost on your Linux Mint operating system.

Prerequisites

• Linux Mint installed on your computer
• Basic understanding of the terminal commands

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

Before proceeding with the installation of the Hawkpost package, we need to install some required dependencies that are necessary for the package to function correctly. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install git 
sudo apt-get install npm

Step 2: Download and Install Hawkpost

Once the required dependencies are installed, we can download the Hawkpost package from the official GitHub repository using Git command line interface. Use the following command to clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/Hawkpost/hawkpost.git

After the download is complete, go to the Hawkpost directory using the cd command:

cd hawkpost

Now, use the following command to install Hawkpost:

npm install

This command will download all required package dependencies for the Hawkpost to function correctly.

Step 3: Configure Hawkpost

After the installation is finished, you need to configure Hawkpost by creating a configuration file. Execute the following command in the terminal to create the configuration file:

cp config.example.js config.js

Now we need to edit the configuration file "config.js" using a text editor. You can use any text editor of your choice.

nano config.js

Edit the file and set your desired configuration options such as the email server hostname, username, and password. Save and exit the editor by pressing "ctrl+x" and "y" respectively.

Step 4: Launch the Hawkpost Application

Once the configuration is set, you can launch the Hawkpost application by running the following command:

npm start

This command will start the Hawkpost application. You can access it by opening your web browser and navigating to the following URL:

http://localhost:3000/

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we successfully installed Hawkpost on Linux Mint, configured it by creating a configuration file and launched the application. You can now use it to send sensitive and confidential information securely and anonymously.

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