How to Install Jami on Kali Linux

Jami is a free and open-source communication platform that allows for secure peer-to-peer audio, video, and messaging communication over the internet. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Jami on Kali Linux, the popular Debian-based penetration testing distribution.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have the following:

• A running Kali Linux system (version 2020.4 or later).
• An internet connection.

Step 1: Add Jami Repository

To install Jami on Kali Linux, we first need to add the Jami repository to the system's repository list using the following commands:

sudo sh -c 'echo "deb http://dl.jami.net/$(lsb_release -s -c) ring main" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/jami.list'
sudo apt-key adv --keyserver hkp://pool.sks-keyservers.net --recv-key 94353B79

Once executed, the Jami repository will be added to your system's repository list, and the key will be downloaded and registered.

Step 2: Update your System

Before installing Jami, ensure that you have the latest updates on your system by running the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

It will update all the currently installed packages to the latest version.

Step 3: Install Jami

After we have added the Jami repository and updated our system, we can now proceed with the installation of Jami. Run the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt install jami

This command will download and install Jami along with its dependencies.

Step 4: Launch Jami

After the installation is complete, you can launch Jami by searching for it in the applications menu, or run the following command:

jami-gnome

This command will launch the Jami software.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Jami on Kali Linux. You can now use this platform to communicate securely with your peers over audio, video, or messaging.