How to Install Owncast on Kali Linux

Owncast is an open-source self-hosted video streaming server that allows you to stream and share videos with others over the internet. In this tutorial, we will explain the steps to install Owncast on Kali Linux.

Prerequisites

Before starting with the installation process, make sure you have the following requirements:

  • Kali Linux installed on your system
  • Basic knowledge of using the terminal
  • Internet connection

Installation Steps

Follow the below-given steps to install Owncast on Kali Linux:

Step 1: Update the system

The first step is to update the system to ensure that it is up-to-date. Run the following command in the terminal:

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

Step 2: Install the required dependencies

Next, you need to install the required dependencies for Owncast. Run the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt-get install -y curl ffmpeg libssl-dev

Step 3: Download the Owncast installation script

Now, download the Owncast installation script from the official GitHub repository. Run the following command in the terminal:

curl -L https://git.io/J34ZG | bash

Step 4: Configure Owncast

After downloading the installation script, it will ask you to configure Owncast. You will have to set up the following options:

  • Hostname: The hostname or IP address that will be used to access Owncast.
  • Admin password: The password that will be used to access Owncast as an admin.
  • RTMP port: The port number that will be used for RTMP streaming.
  • HTTP port: The port number that will be used for HTTP streaming.
  • HTTPS port: The port number that will be used for HTTPS streaming.

Step 5: Run Owncast

Once you have configured Owncast, run the following command in the terminal to start the Owncast server:

./owncast

Step 6: Access Owncast

Now that Owncast is up and running, you can access Owncast from your web browser by navigating to the following URL:

http://<hostname or IP address>:<HTTP port>

You can also access Owncast over HTTPS by navigating to the following URL:

https://<hostname or IP address>:<HTTPS port>

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have explained the steps to install Owncast on Kali Linux. Now that you have Owncast installed, you can stream your videos and share them with others over the internet.