How to Install KeeWeb on Pop!_OS Latest?
KeeWeb is an open-source and free password manager that comes with advanced features like cross-platform compatibility, browser extensions, and support for various authentication methods. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install KeeWeb on Pop!_OS Latest.
Prerequisites
- Pop!_OS Latest installed and running
- A user account with sudo privileges
- A working internet connection
Steps to Install KeeWeb on Pop!_OS Latest
Follow the below steps to install KeeWeb on Pop!_OS Latest.
Step 1: Update System
Before we begin, update your system with the latest updates and packages.
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y
Step 2: Install KeeWeb Dependencies
KeeWeb requires Node.js installed on your system to function. Run the below command to install the Node.js dependency.
sudo apt-get install nodejs npm -y
Step 3: Download KeeWeb
You can download the latest version of KeeWeb via the command-line interface in Pop!_OS Latest. Run the below command to download the latest version of KeeWeb from the official repo.
wget https://github.com/keeweb/keeweb/releases/download/v1.15.10/KeeWeb-1.15.10.linux.x64.tar.gz
Step 4: Extract KeeWeb
Now, extract the downloaded KeeWeb-*.tar.gz file using the below command.
tar -xvzf KeeWeb-*.tar.gz
Step 5: Install KeeWeb
After extracting, let’s install KeeWeb. Navigate to the extracted folder and run the following command to install KeeWeb.
cd KeeWeb-*
sudo npm install -g http-server
http-server -p 8080 -a 0.0.0.0
Step 6: Access KeeWeb
Once KeeWeb is up and running, you can access it from any web browser by typing the following URL in the address bar.
http://[SERVER_IP]:8080/
Replace [SERVER_IP] with your system's IP address.
Step 7: Autorun KeeWeb
You can also autostart the KeeWeb server when your system boots up by creating a systemd service file.
sudo nano /lib/systemd/system/keeweb.service
Add the following contents to the service file.
[Unit]
Description=KeeWeb Server
After=network.target
[Service]
Type=simple
ExecStart=/usr/bin/http-server -p 8080 -a 0.0.0.0 /path/to/keeweb/
Restart=on-failure
[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
Replace '/path/to/keeweb/' with the path to the KeeWeb installation directory.
Save and close the service file, and enable the service at boot time with the following command.
sudo systemctl enable keeweb.service
Conclusion
That’s it! You have successfully installed KeeWeb on Pop!_OS Latest. You can now use KeeWeb to manage passwords and other sensitive information securely. If you experience any issues while installing KeeWeb or have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below.