How to Install Psono on POP! OS

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Psono on POP! OS latest. Psono is a web-based password manager that can be used to securely store your passwords and share them with your team.

Prerequisites

Step 1 - Install Required Packages

  1. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.

  2. Run the following command to install the dependencies:

    sudo apt update && sudo apt install curl gnupg2 -y
    

Step 2 - Add Psono APT Repository

  1. Run the following command to import the PGP key:

    curl https://download.psono.com/server/foss/PUBLIC.KEY | sudo apt-key add -
    
  2. Run the following command to add the Psono APT repository:

    echo "deb https://download.psono.com/server/foss/debian stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/psono.list
    
  3. Update the package list:

    sudo apt update
    

Step 3 - Install Psono Server and Client

  1. Run the following command to install Psono server:

    sudo apt install psono-server
    
  2. During installation, you will be prompted to provide the password for the admin user. Set the password and confirm it.

  3. Run the following command to start the Psono server:

    sudo systemctl start psono-server
    
  4. Run the following command to install the Psono client:

    sudo apt install psono-client
    

Step 4 - Access Psono Web Interface

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to https://localhost:4433/ or https://your-server-ip:4433/.

  2. You will be presented with a security warning as the SSL certificate is self-signed. Proceed to the website anyway.

  3. Enter your admin username and the password set during the installation.

  4. You should now be able to access Psono web interface and start using it to manage your passwords.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and set up Psono on POP! OS.

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