sysPass is an open-source password manager that enables you to store and manage passwords securely. It is compatible with various operating systems and web browsers, offering an intuitive interface and advanced features.
In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation of sysPass on Linux Mint Latest using Apache, MariaDB, and PHP.
Before you proceed with the installation of sysPass, you must ensure that your Linux Mint system meets the following requirements:
To begin, open your terminal and run the following command to navigate to the /tmp directory:
cd /tmp
Next, download the latest stable release of sysPass from the official website using the wget command:
wget https://github.com/nuxsmin/sysPass/archive/refs/tags/v3.1-Beta.tar.gz
Once the download is complete, extract the archive using the tar command:
tar -xvzf v3.1-Beta.tar.gz
This will create a new directory named sysPass-3.1-Beta in the /tmp directory.
Before proceeding with the installation of sysPass, you need to install some dependencies. Run the following commands in the terminal to install them:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install libapache2-mod-php mariadb-server mariadb-client php-mbstring php-xml php-curl php-zip php-gd
During the installation, you will be prompted to enter a new password for the MariaDB root user. Make sure to choose a robust password and keep it safe.
Next, we need to create a new database and user for sysPass. Follow these steps:
Log in to your MariaDB server using the following command:
sudo mysql -u root -p
Enter the MariaDB root user password when prompted.
Next, create a new database for sysPass:
CREATE DATABASE sysPass;
Then create a new user account with a strong password:
CREATE USER 'sysPass_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'Your_password_here';
Grant the newly created user all the necessary privileges on the sysPass database:
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON sysPass.* TO 'sysPass_user'@'localhost';
Apply the changes and exit the MariaDB shell:
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;
Now, we need to configure Apache to serve the sysPass application. Follow these steps:
Navigate to the Apache configuration directory:
cd /etc/apache2/sites-available/
Create a new virtual host configuration file for sysPass:
sudo nano syspass.conf
Paste the following configuration into the file:
<VirtualHost *:80>
ServerName your_domain_name_or_ip
DocumentRoot /tmp/sysPass-3.1-Beta
<Directory /tmp/sysPass-3.1-Beta>
Options FollowSymlinks
AllowOverride All
Order deny,allow
allow from all
</Directory>
ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/error.log
CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/access.log combined
</VirtualHost>
Replace "your_domain_name_or_ip" with either your system's static IP address or fully qualified domain name (FQDN).
Save and exit the file by pressing "Ctrl + X," then "Y," followed by "Enter."
Enable the new virtual host with the following command:
sudo a2ensite syspass.conf
Disable the default Apache virtual host:
sudo a2dissite 000-default.conf
Restart the Apache service for the changes to take effect:
sudo systemctl restart apache2
sysPass requires a configuration file to function correctly. Copy the sample configuration file to the root sysPass directory with the following command:
sudo cp /tmp/sysPass-3.1-Beta/inc/syspass-sample.cfg.inc.php /tmp/sysPass-3.1-Beta/inc/syspass.cfg.inc.php
Next, navigate to the sysPass directory:
cd /tmp/sysPass-3.1-Beta/
Create a new "install" directory with the following command:
sudo mkdir install
Change the ownership of the sysPass directory to the Apache user:
sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /tmp/sysPass-3.1-Beta/
To complete the sysPass installation, open your web browser and navigate to your server's IP address or domain name. You should see the sysPass installation page. Click the "Start Install" button to begin the installation process.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. When prompted, enter the database name, username, and password created earlier. Once installed, you should be redirected to the login page.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install sysPass on Linux Mint Latest using Apache, MariaDB, and PHP. With sysPass, you can centralize your passwords' management and improve your security posture. Remember always to use strong and unique passwords for better protection.
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