How to Install Hawkpost on Void Linux
Hawkpost is a web service that allows users to send self-destructing emails. It provides a secure environment for your message with end-to-end encryption. If you are using Void Linux and want to install the Hawkpost service, this tutorial will guide you step-by-step.
Prerequisites
To follow this tutorial, you need to have:
- A computer with Void Linux installed
- A terminal emulator
Installation Steps
Open your terminal emulator.
Update the package manager to make sure that you have the latest version of the software:
sudo xbps-install -SuInstall the required dependencies necessary for building Hawkpost:
sudo xbps-install -S git python python3 python3-dev python3-setuptools python3-pip sqlite3Clone Hawkpost from its official repository on Github:
git clone https://github.com/hawkpost/hawkpost.gitEnter the cloned directory:
cd hawkpostInstall the required Python packages using pip3:
sudo pip3 install -r requirements.txtCreate the database schema for Hawkpost:
./manage.py migrateCreate a superuser account for the Hawkpost administration:
./manage.py createsuperuserStart the Hawkpost service:
./manage.py runserverOpen your web browser and go to
http://localhost:8000/admin/. Log in with the credentials you created for the superuser account.From the Hawkpost administration panel, you can start creating your self-destructing emails and sending them to your intended recipients.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Hawkpost on your Void Linux machine. Enjoy the secure email service!