How to Install Password Pusher on MXLinux
Password Pusher is a password manager that allows users to securely share passwords among different teams or individuals. It is available for installation on MXLinux, and in this tutorial, we will walk you through how to install Password Pusher on MXLinux.
Prerequisites
Before proceeding, make sure you have the following prerequisites in place:
- A running instance of MXLinux with a user account with sudo privileges.
- A stable internet connection to download the software packages.
Step 1: Install Required Dependencies
Before we can install Password Pusher, we need to install some necessary packages and dependencies. Run the following commands to update the package list and install the necessary packages.
sudo apt update
sudo apt install git curl libssl-dev libffi-dev python3-pip python3-dev build-essential -y
Step 2: Install Virtual Environment
We will install the password pusher inside a virtual environment to isolate it from other python projects. To install the virtual environment, use the following command:
sudo apt install virtualenv
Step 3: Clone Password Pusher Repository
With the virtual environment installed, let's clone the Password Pusher repository to our local machine. Run the command below to clone the repository:
cd ~
git clone https://github.com/pglombardo/password_pusher.git
Step 4: Create Virtual Environment and Install Password Pusher
Now that the repository is cloned, let's create a new virtual environment and install the password pusher. Run the following commands:
cd ~/password_pusher
virtualenv env
source env/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements.txt
Step 5: Run the Application
Finally, we can now run the password pusher application. Execute the following command:
python3 manage.py migrate
python3 manage.py runserver
Great! Password Pusher is now running on your localhost. Open up your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8000 to access the Password Pusher web interface.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Password Pusher on MXLinux. You can now securely share passwords among team members and individuals. Enjoy using Password Pusher!