How to Install Jackal on Kali Linux Latest

Jackal is a free, open-source XMPP server that was specifically designed for companies, organizations, and individuals that want to communicate through instant messaging. It is built upon the famous XMPP server, Prosody and can be easily installed on Kali Linux.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Jackal from https://github.com/ortuman/jackal on Kali Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure that you have the following:

  • A Kali Linux-based system
  • A valid Internet connection

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

First, you will need to install the required dependencies for Jackal. Open a terminal window and run the following command:

sudo apt-get install -y golang-go git redis-server libpq-dev postgresql postgresql-contrib

This will install the Golang programming language, Git, Redis, and PostgreSQL with the required dependencies.

Step 2: Download and Install Jackal

Next, you need to download and install Jackal. Open a terminal window and run the following commands:

go get github.com/ortuman/jackal
cd $GOPATH/src/github.com/ortuman/jackal
make

This will clone the Jackal repository from GitHub, change the directory to the cloned repository, and compile the code using the Makefile.

Step 3: Configure Jackal

Now, you need to configure Jackal by creating a configuration file. Open a terminal window and run the following command:

cp jackal.yaml.example jackal.yaml

This will create a configuration file called jackal.yaml based on the example file that comes with the Jackal source code.

Next, you need to modify the configuration file to suit your needs. Open the jackal.yaml configuration file using any text editor, such as nano or vim:

nano jackal.yaml or vim jackal.yaml

In the configuration file, you will need to set the following:

  • domain: Set the domain name for your XMPP server.
  • postgres: Set the connection details for your PostgreSQL database.
  • redis: Set the connection details for your Redis server.

Once you have made the necessary changes, save the configuration file.

Step 4: Run Jackal

Now, you can start Jackal by running the following command:

./jackal start

This will start the Jackal server and listen for incoming XMPP connections.

Step 5: Test Jackal

To test Jackal, you can use any XMPP client, such as Pidgin or Psi. Open your XMPP client, create a new account using the domain name that you specified in the configuration file and connect to the server.

Congratulations! Now you have successfully installed and configured Jackal on Kali Linux.