How to Install PassCheck on Ubuntu Server

PassCheck is an open-source password validation tool that helps users check whether a password is strong enough or not. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install PassCheck on Ubuntu server.

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• Ubuntu server installed
• Root access or a user account with sudo privileges
• Internet connection

Step 1: Update System

First, update your Ubuntu server packages and repositories by running the following commands in your terminal:

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get upgrade

Step 2: Install Prerequisites

Next, install the dependencies required to run PassCheck:

sudo apt-get install git build-essential libpcre3-dev libssl-dev zlib1g-dev

Step 3: Clone the Repository

Now, clone the PassCheck repository to your Ubuntu server by running:

git clone https://github.com/Anhurio/passcheck.git

Step 4: Build and Install PassCheck

Once the repository has been cloned to your server, navigate to the PassCheck directory and build the tool using the following commands:

cd passcheck/

make

After the build process completes successfully, install PassCheck by running the following command:

sudo make install

Step 5: Test PassCheck

To test whether PassCheck is working correctly, execute the following command:

passcheck "password"

Replace "password" with the password you want to test. If the password is considered weak, PassCheck will inform you about the weak points of the password. If it is considered strong, PassCheck will let you know.

Conclusion

By following this tutorial, you have successfully installed PassCheck on Ubuntu server. You can now use PassCheck to validate your passwords and ensure your security.