How to Install PassIt on NetBSD

PassIt is an open-source password manager that helps users securely store and manage passwords. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing PassIt on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before you start the installation process, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• NetBSD installed and updated
• Superuser privileges
• Internet connection

Installation steps

Follow these simple steps to install PassIt on NetBSD:

1. Open up your terminal and log in as the superuser.

2. Install the necessary dependencies:

   # pkgin install python38 py38-pip py38-virtualenv uwsgi
   

3. Download the PassIt source code from the official GitHub repository:

   # git clone https://github.com/passit/passit.git
   

4. Navigate to the PassIt directory:

   # cd passit
   

5. Create a virtual environment and activate it:

   # virtualenv -p python3 env
   # source env/bin/activate
   

6. Install PassIt and its dependencies:

   # pip install -r requirements.txt
   

7. Once the installation is complete, migrate the database:

   # python manage.py migrate
   

8. Create a superuser account:

   # python manage.py createsuperuser
   

9. Finally, start the PassIt server:

   # uwsgi --http :8000 --wsgi-file passit/wsgi.py --static-map /static=static/ --master --processes 4 --threads 2 --enable-threads
   

10. Test the installation by opening up a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8000/. You should be able to access PassIt's login page.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install PassIt on NetBSD. By following these steps, you can securely manage your passwords using this open-source password manager.

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