How to Install Password Pusher on Linux Mint Latest

This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install Password Pusher on Linux Mint Latest using the terminal.

Step 1: Install Prerequisites

Before installing Password Pusher, we need to ensure that our system has the necessary packages installed. Open your terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt-get install git ruby ruby-dev build-essential

This command will install Git, Ruby, Ruby Development Kit, and the required build tools on your system.

Step 2: Install Password Pusher

Now that we have installed the necessary packages, we can proceed to install Password Pusher. Run the following commands in your terminal to install Password Pusher.

git clone https://github.com/pgina/pwpush.git
cd pwpush
gem build pwpush.gemspec
sudo gem install pwpush-*.gem

This will clone the source code of Password Pusher from GitHub, build the gem package locally, and install it on your system.

Step 3: Configure Password Pusher

To use Password Pusher, we need to configure it first. Run the following command to create a configuration file.

sudo cp config.yml.sample /etc/pwpush.yml

Now, open the configuration file using your favorite text editor.

sudo nano /etc/pwpush.yml

Edit the configuration as needed, and save the file.

# Sample Configuration File

production:
  # The secret key for signing tokens
  secret_key: <YOUR_SECRET_KEY>

  # The maximum number of recipients per push
  max_recipients: 10

  # The default expiration time for push tokens (in seconds)
  default_ttl: 86400

  # The URL where your Password Pusher instance is located
  url: https://pwpush.com

You can obtain the secret key from the Password Pusher website after creating an account. Update the secret_key and url fields according to your credentials.

Step 4: Testing

Once you have completed the installation, you can test the installation by running the following command:

pwpush send "My Password"

This will push the password "My Password" to the configured recipients on the Password Pusher website.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Password Pusher on your Linux Mint Latest system. You can now use it to securely share passwords with your team members.

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