How to Install Stash on OpenBSD

Stash is a password manager that keeps your credentials safe and organized. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Stash on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

• A computer running OpenBSD
• Access to the command line

Step 1: Download Stash

Visit the Stash website at https://stashapp.cc and download the OpenBSD version.

Step 2: Extract the Files

Open the terminal and navigate to the directory where the Stash file is saved. Use the tar command to extract the files:

tar -zxvf stash-VERSION-OpenBSD.tar.gz

Replace VERSION with the version number of the Stash file you downloaded.

Step 3: Install Dependencies

Install the necessary dependencies for Stash by running the following command:

sudo pkg_add libsodium ninja

You may need to enter your password to complete this step.

Step 4: Move the Stash executable

Move the Stash executable to a directory in your PATH using the mv command:

sudo mv stash /usr/local/bin/

Step 5: Create a Configuration File

Create a configuration file for Stash using your preferred text editor:

sudo vi /etc/stash.conf

Add the following lines to the file, replacing PASSWORD with a strong master password:

db = /var/db/stash.db
key = /var/db/stash.key
password = PASSWORD

Save and close the file.

Step 6: Set Permissions

Set the correct permissions for the Stash files by running the following commands:

sudo chown -R _stash:_stash /var/db/
sudo chmod 0700 /var/db/stash.key
sudo chmod 0600 /etc/stash.conf

Step 7: Run Stash

You can now start using Stash by running the following command:

stash

Enter your master password when prompted to access your credentials.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Stash on OpenBSD!

If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!

Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!