How to Install Psono on OpenBSD

Psono is a password manager for businesses and individuals. It offers a range of features, including two-factor authentication, seamless password sharing, and a user-friendly interface. Here is how you can install Psono on OpenBSD.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before installing Psono, you need to install the dependencies. There are two dependencies required for Psono:

• Python: You can install Python by running the following command:

  sudo pkg_add python
  

• PostgreSQL: You can install PostgreSQL by running the following command:

  sudo pkg_add postgresql-server
  

Step 2: Configure PostgreSQL

After installing PostgreSQL, you need to configure it. Here are the steps:

1. Initialize the database directory using the following command:

   sudo su - _postgresql
   initdb -D /var/postgresql/data
   exit
   

2. Start the PostgreSQL server using the following command:

   doas rcctl enable postgresql
   doas rcctl start postgresql
   

3. Set a password for the default PostgreSQL user using the following command:

   sudo su - postgres
   psql
   \password postgres
   \q
   exit
   

Step 3: Install Psono

Now that you have installed the dependencies and configured PostgreSQL, you can install Psono. Here are the steps:

1. Download the Psono source code from the official website: https://psono.com/#download
2. Extract the downloaded file using the following command:

   tar xvfz psono-x.y.z.tar.gz
   

   Replace x.y.z with the version number of the downloaded file.
3. Change to the extracted Psono directory using the following command:

   cd psono-x.y.z
   

   Replace x.y.z with the version number of the downloaded file.
4. Install Psono using the following command:

   sudo python setup.py install
   

Step 4: Configure Psono

After installing Psono, you need to configure it. Here are the steps:

1. Create a configuration file for Psono using the following command:

   sudo cp /etc/psono.example.cfg /etc/psono.cfg
   

2. Edit the configuration file using your favorite text editor. Replace the following values with your own values:
   • DATABASE_NAME: The name of the PostgreSQL database that Psono will use.
   • DATABASE_USER: The username of the PostgreSQL user that Psono will use.
   • DATABASE_PASSWORD: The password of the PostgreSQL user that Psono will use.
3. Save and close the configuration file.

Step 5: Start Psono

Now that you have installed and configured Psono, you can start it using the following command:

sudo psono_start

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install Psono on OpenBSD. Psono is a powerful and user-friendly password manager that can help you manage your passwords and secure your online accounts.

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