How to install Yopass on Elementary OS Latest

Yopass is an open-source password manager designed to securely share passwords through secret sharing. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps required to install Yopass on Elementary OS Latest.

Step 1: Install Git

Run the following command to install Git:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install git

Step 2: Clone the Yopass Repository

Next, clone the Yopass repository using the following command:

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

Step 3: Install Node.js and NPM

To install Node.js and NPM, run the following command:

sudo apt-get install nodejs npm

Step 4: Install Yopass Dependencies

Navigate to the Yopass directory and install the dependencies using the following command:

cd yopass
npm install

Step 5: Configure Yopass

Create a configuration file for Yopass by copying the example configuration file with the following command:

cp config-example.js config.js

Open the configuration file using a text editor and modify the settings according to your preferences.

Step 6: Run Yopass

To run Yopass, use the following command:

npm run start

This will start Yopass in production mode.

Step 7: Access Yopass

Yopass should now be accessible on your local machine at http://localhost:1337. You can also access it remotely by opening port 1337 on your firewall.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Yopass on Elementary OS Latest!