How to Install OnionShare on NetBSD

OnionShare is an open-source tool that allows you to share files securely and anonymously. This tutorial will guide you on how to install OnionShare on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

• NetBSD installed on your system.
• Superuser or root access to the system.

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

OnionShare requires the following dependencies to work correctly. Install them using the package manager:

sudo pkgin update
sudo pkgin install python3 py37-stem py37-flask py37-flask-socketio tor

Step 2: Clone OnionShare Repository

Next, clone the OnionShare repository from Github:

git clone https://github.com/onionshare/onionshare.git

Step 3: Install OnionShare

Navigate to the cloned repository and run the following command to install OnionShare on NetBSD:

cd onionshare
sudo python3 setup.py install

Step 4: Verify the Installation

To verify if OnionShare is installed correctly, run the following command:

onionshare --help

You should see the help menu for OnionShare displayed in your terminal.

Step 5: Start OnionShare

To start OnionShare, enter the following command in your terminal:

onionshare

This will start the OnionShare web interface and will provide you with a URL that you can share with whoever you want to share files with.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed OnionShare on NetBSD. Now you can securely and anonymously share files with anyone.

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