Yopass is a open-source, secure password manager that allows users to share passwords securely online. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Yopass on macOS using the Terminal application.
Before you get started, ensure that you have the following:
Follow the below steps to install Yopass on macOS:
Open the Terminal application on your Mac. You can find it in the Applications -> Utilities directory, or by searching for Terminal in the Spotlight Search.
Install the brew package manager by running the following command in the Terminal window:
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
Once the installation is completed, update the brew package manager by running the following command:
brew update
Install the yopass package by running the following command:
brew install yopass
Once the installation is completed, start the Yopass server by running the following command in the Terminal window:
yopass -d
This command will start the Yopass server in daemon mode, which means it will run in the background.
You can now use Yopass by navigating to http://localhost:1337 in your favorite web browser.
Congratulations! You have now successfully installed Yopass on your macOS system.
In this tutorial, you learned how to install Yopass, a secure password sharing tool, on macOS using the Terminal application. With Yopass installed, you can securely share passwords online and protect your sensitive information.
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