How to Install Psono on NetBSD

Psono is an open-source password manager that uses strong encryption standards to keep your data safe. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of Psono on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before you proceed with the installation process, you should make sure that:

  • You have a NetBSD instance running on your machine
  • You have administrative privileges on the NetBSD instance
  • You have an active internet connection

Installation

  1. Update the Packages

Psono requires a few packages to be installed beforehand. To ensure the latest version of these packages, it's recommended to first update the package system. Run the following command to update your NetBSD instance package system:

pkgin -y update
  1. Install Required Dependencies

To install Psono, you need to install the following dependencies:

  • python37: Python version 3.7 or higher
  • py37-pip: Python package installer
  • py37-setuptools: Python package installer utilities
  • py37-virtualenv: Python virtual environment builder

You can install these dependencies with the following command:

pkgin -y install python37 py37-pip py37-setuptools py37-virtualenv
  1. Create a Virtual Environment

Next, create a virtual environment for Psono installation. This step helps keep the Psono installation separate from any other Python installations on your system. To create the virtual environment, execute the following command:

virtualenv psono-venv

This will create a psono-venv directory in your current working directory.

  1. Activate the Virtual Environment

Now that you have created the virtual environment successfully, you need to activate it with the following command:

source psono-venv/bin/activate
  1. Install Psono

In the activated virtual environment, you can install Psono using pip. Run the following command to install Psono:

pip install psono
  1. Configure Psono

After Psono installed, you need to configure it before you can use it. To do this, create a configuration file with the following content:

{
    "debug": false,
    "http_port": 8000,
    "https_port": 4430,
    "secret_key": "my_secret_key",
    "redis_uri": "redis://localhost:6379/0"
}

Save this file as psono.config in a directory of your choice.

  1. Run Psono

To Run Psono, activate the virtual environment by executing the following command: 

source psono-venv/bin/activate

Then, run the following command to launch Psono:

psono-server start --config-file /path/to/psono.config

You should be able to access the Psono web interface by visiting http://localhost:8000/ on your web browser.

Conclusion

You have now successfully installed Psono on NetBSD by following these simple steps. Psono provides a secure password management solution, and by keeping it updated and properly configured, you can ensure that your sensitive data remains safe.