How to Install Listmonk on Kali Linux Latest

Listmonk is an email marketing and newsletter builder that helps you send newsletters to your subscribers. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Listmonk on Kali Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, you need to ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

  • Kali Linux Latest installed on your system
  • Root access or sudo privileges on your system
  • Basic understanding of Linux commands
  • A web server installed and running

Step 1: Update and Upgrade System Packages

To begin, we need to make sure that our system is up to date. You can do this by running the following command in your Terminal:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade

This will update and upgrade all the packages installed on your Kali Linux system.

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Listmonk requires certain dependencies to be installed on your Kali Linux system in order for it to run smoothly. Install these dependencies by running the following command:

sudo apt-get install git curl make build-essential

This command will install Git, Curl, Make, and Essential build tools on your system.

Step 3: Download and Install Listmonk

Now, we will download Listmonk by cloning the official repository from GitHub. Run the following command in your Terminal:

git clone https://github.com/knadh/listmonk.git

Once the download is complete, navigate to the Listmonk directory by running the following command:

cd listmonk

Now, we will compile and install Listmonk by running the following command:

sudo make install

Step 4: Configure Listmonk

Listmonk comes with a configuration file named "listmonk.yml" that needs to be customized according to your requirements. Make a copy of the original configuration file by running the following command:

cp config/listmonk.yml.sample config/listmonk.yml

Next, edit the configuration file by running the following command:

nano config/listmonk.yml

Replace the values of the fields such as "from.name", "from.email", "app_addr" with your own values. Save the changes and exit the editor.

Step 5: Start Listmonk

Now that Listmonk is installed and configured, we can start the Listmonk server by running the following command:

./bin/listmonk --config=config/listmonk.yml

Your Listmonk server is now up and running. You can access it by opening a web browser and visiting the IP address of your Kali Linux system with the port number 3000. The default URL will be:

http://localhost:3000

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have demonstrated how to install Listmonk on Kali Linux Latest. By following the above steps you can easily install and start using Listmonk for your email marketing needs. Happy emailing!