BTCPay Server on Kali Linux

How to Install BTCPay Server on Kali Linux

Prerequisites

Kali Linux (latest version)
Access to the root user or a user with sudo privileges
Basic knowledge of the Linux command line

Step 1: Install Docker and Docker Compose

First, verify that you have the latest versions of Docker and Docker Compose installed on your system. If they are not installed, execute the following commands to install them:

$ sudo apt-get update
$ sudo apt-get install docker docker-compose

Step 2: Clone the BTCPay Server Repository

After installing Docker and Docker Compose, clone the BTCPay Server repository from GitHub with the following command:

$ git clone https://github.com/btcpayserver/btcpayserver.git

Step 3: Copy the .env file and Configure It

Next, go to the btcpayserver directory and copy the .env file by running the following command:

$ cd btcpayserver
$ cp .env.example .env

Afterward, edit the .env file with your desired settings to configure the BTCPay Server instance.

Step 4: Launch the BTCPay Server using Docker Compose

Now, start the BTCPay Server instance with Docker Compose by running the following command:

$ docker-compose up -d

It might take a few minutes to download and install dependencies, but once done, BTCPay Server will be up and running. To verify that the instance is running correctly, execute the following command:

$ docker-compose ps

If everything is working well, you'll see the list of running containers for the BTCPay Server instance.

Step 5: Access the BTCPay Server Dashboard

Finally, accessing the BTCPay Server Dashboard is simple using your favorite web browser. Open your web browser and visit the following URL:

https://your-ip-address

Replace your-ip-address with the IP address of your Kali Linux machine.

Voila! You've successfully installed and launched the BTCPay Server instance on Kali Linux.

Conclusion

Installing BTCPay Server on Kali Linux with Docker and Docker Compose is a simple process that requires minimal setup. In just a few steps, you can launch a self-hosted, secure, and decentralized payment platform.