How to Install Centrifugo on Kali Linux Latest?

Centrifugo is a real-time messaging server that allows you to easily build scalable and real-time applications. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation of Centrifugo on Kali Linux latest.

Prerequisites

Before installing Centrifugo on Kali Linux, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

  • Kali Linux (latest version)
  • Root privileges
  • SSH or terminal access
  • Basic knowledge of Linux commands

Installation Steps

Follow these steps to install Centrifugo on Kali Linux:

Step 1: Update Packages

Before starting the installation process, update the package list in Kali Linux by executing the command:

$ sudo apt-get update

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Centrifugo requires Go language and Redis database to be installed on your system. Install them using the following commands:

$ sudo apt-get install -y golang-go
$ sudo apt-get install -y redis-server

Step 3: Download and Install Centrifugo

Now, to get the latest version of Centrifugo, run the following command:

$ go get github.com/centrifugal/centrifugo

Once it gets downloaded, install it by executing the command below:

$ cd $GOPATH/src/github.com/centrifugal/centrifugo
$ make build
$ make install

Step 4: Configure Centrifugo

Before running Centrifugo, you need to configure it. Create a new configuration file named config.json by executing the command below:

$ mkdir /etc/centrifugo
$ touch /etc/centrifugo/config.json

Open the config.json file and add the following configuration:

{
  "secret": "your_secret_key",
  "admin_password": "admin_password",
  "redis_address": "localhost:6379",
  "websocket_port": "8000",
  "admin_port": "8001"
}

Replace your_secret_key and admin_password with your own secret key and admin password.

Step 5: Running Centrifugo as Service

To run Centrifugo as a service, create a new systemd service file named centrifugo.service by executing the following command:

$ nano /etc/systemd/system/centrifugo.service

Add the following configuration in this file:

[Unit]
Description=Centrifugo Real-time messaging server
After=network.target

[Service]
User=root
Group=root
Restart=on-failure
ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/centrifugo -c /etc/centrifugo/config.json
ExecReload=/bin/kill -HUP $MAINPID
KillSignal=SIGTERM

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target

Step 6: Start the Centrifugo Service

Now, start and enable the Centrifugo service using the following commands:

$ sudo systemctl start centrifugo
$ sudo systemctl enable centrifugo

Step 7: Verify the Centrifugo Installation

To verify that Centrifugo is installed and running properly, access the Centrifugo web interface by typing the following URL in your web browser:

http://your_ip_address:8001

You will be asked for the admin password, enter the password you have set in the configuration file. If you're successfully authenticated, you'll see the Centrifugo dashboard.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Centrifugo on Kali Linux. You can now start building real-time applications using Centrifugo messaging server.