How to Install Vaults on OpenBSD
Vaults is a secure password manager and digital wallet for OpenBSD. This tutorial will guide you through the steps necessary to install it on OpenBSD.
Prerequisites
Before you can install Vaults on OpenBSD, ensure that you have the following prerequisites in place:
- OpenBSD operating system installed and updated
- OpenSSL installed on your system
- Git installed on your system
Installing Vaults
Clone the Github repository for Vaults using Git:
git clone https://github.com/MatrixEternal/vaults.gitNavigate to the cloned Vaults directory:
cd vaultsCompile and build the Vaults executable:
makeAt this point, you may be prompted to confirm the installation of missing packages. If so, accept the package installation by typing "y" and pressing Enter.
Install the Vaults executable:
sudo make installNote that you may need to provide your root password for this step.
Verify that Vaults is installed by running the following command:
vaults -vIf everything has been installed correctly, you should see the version number of Vaults displayed.
Configuring Vaults
Before you can begin using Vaults, you'll need to configure it with your desired settings. Here's how:
Navigate to the
~/.vaultsdirectory using the following command:cd ~/.vaultsCopy the provided
config.json.samplefile toconfig.jsonusing this command:cp config.json.sample config.jsonEdit the
config.jsonfile to set your desired settings. These settings include things such as the location of your Vault data file, the default Vault encryption method, and other security-related options.nano config.jsonOnce you have made your changes, save the
config.jsonfile and exit.
Using Vaults
With Vaults installed and configured, you can now start using it to manage your passwords and online accounts! The following commands will help get you started:
vaults add: Add a new password or account to your Vaultvaults edit: Edit an existing password or accountvaults list: List all passwords or accounts in your Vaultvaults show: Show the details of an individual password or accountvaults copy: Copy a password or account's user ID or password to your clipboard
Conclusion
With Vaults now installed, configured, and at your disposal, you can keep your passwords and online accounts secure from prying eyes. Remember to keep your login data backed up in a safe and secure location, and to always use secure and unique passwords for every online account you have.