How to Install Hawkpost on Ubuntu Server Latest

Hawkpost is a platform for secured communication, allowing you to send and receive encrypted messages. In this tutorial, we will guide you through installing Hawkpost on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Step 1: Update package repositories

The first step is to ensure that your system is up-to-date. Open your terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt-get update

Step 2: Install dependencies

Hawkpost requires some dependencies in order to function properly. Run the following command to install these dependencies:

sudo apt-get install -y curl gnupg gcc make zlib1g-dev

Step 3: Download and extract Hawkpost

Now, we need to download and extract the Hawkpost source code by running the following commands:

cd /opt
sudo curl -L https://github.com/hawkpost/hawkpost/releases/download/v1.6.0/hawkpost-v1.6.0.tar.gz -o hawkpost.tar.gz
sudo tar -xvf hawkpost.tar.gz
cd hawkpost-v1.6.0

Step 4: Install Hawkpost

To install Hawkpost, run the following commands:

sudo make setup
sudo make build

Step 5: Run Hawkpost

Lastly, start Hawkpost using the following command:

sudo make start

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Hawkpost on your Ubuntu Server Latest machine. You can now access the Hawkpost web interface by navigating to http://localhost:3000 in your web browser. Happy encrypted messaging!

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