How to Install Yopass on Void Linux

Yopass is a self-hosted password manager that allows you to securely share passwords with others. The installation process for Yopass on Void Linux is fairly straightforward. This tutorial will guide you through the steps needed to install Yopass on your Void Linux system.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you need to make sure that your system meets the following requirements:

• You have a Void Linux server or virtual machine set up.
• You have administrative privileges to install packages.
• You have a basic understanding of the command line interface.

Installation Steps

1. Update your package list and upgrade any existing packages by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install -Su

2. Install the required dependencies by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install git nodejs openssl

3. Clone the Yopass repository from GitHub by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/jhaals/yopass.git

4. Change directory into the yopass directory:

cd yopass

5. Install the NPM dependencies by running the following command:

npm install

6. Generate self-signed certificates for HTTPS support by running the following command:

openssl req -new -x509 -days 9999 -keyout server.key -out server.crt -subj "/C=US/ST=Denial/L=Springfield/O=Dis/CN=www.example.com"

Note: Replace the CN value with your own domain or hostname.

7. Start the Yopass service by running the following command:

npm start

Your Yopass server should now be running and accessible at the following URL: https://localhost:1337

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install Yopass on your Void Linux system. Now, you can start using Yopass to securely share passwords with others. Remember to keep your self-signed certificates safe and use caution when sharing sensitive information.

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