How to Install Vaults on OpenBSD

Vaults is a secure password manager and digital wallet for OpenBSD. This tutorial will guide you through the steps necessary to install it on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before you can install Vaults on OpenBSD, ensure that you have the following prerequisites in place:

• OpenBSD operating system installed and updated
• OpenSSL installed on your system
• Git installed on your system

Installing Vaults

1. Clone the Github repository for Vaults using Git:

   git clone https://github.com/MatrixEternal/vaults.git
   

2. Navigate to the cloned Vaults directory:

   cd vaults
   

3. Compile and build the Vaults executable:

   make
   

   At this point, you may be prompted to confirm the installation of missing packages. If so, accept the package installation by typing "y" and pressing Enter.

4. Install the Vaults executable:

   sudo make install
   

   Note that you may need to provide your root password for this step.

5. Verify that Vaults is installed by running the following command:

   vaults -v
   

   If everything has been installed correctly, you should see the version number of Vaults displayed.

Configuring Vaults

Before you can begin using Vaults, you'll need to configure it with your desired settings. Here's how:

1. Navigate to the ~/.vaults directory using the following command:

   cd ~/.vaults
   

2. Copy the provided config.json.sample file to config.json using this command:

   cp config.json.sample config.json
   

3. Edit the config.json file to set your desired settings. These settings include things such as the location of your Vault data file, the default Vault encryption method, and other security-related options.

   nano config.json
   

4. Once you have made your changes, save the config.json file and exit.

Using Vaults

With Vaults installed and configured, you can now start using it to manage your passwords and online accounts! The following commands will help get you started:

• vaults add: Add a new password or account to your Vault
• vaults edit: Edit an existing password or account
• vaults list: List all passwords or accounts in your Vault
• vaults show: Show the details of an individual password or account
• vaults copy: Copy a password or account's user ID or password to your clipboard

Conclusion

With Vaults now installed, configured, and at your disposal, you can keep your passwords and online accounts secure from prying eyes. Remember to keep your login data backed up in a safe and secure location, and to always use secure and unique passwords for every online account you have.

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