How to Install PassIt on Windows 10

PassIt is an open-source password manager which securely stores your passwords and helps you manage them. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install PassIt on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

  • Windows 10 operating system
  • Python installed on your system
  • Pip installed on your system

Installation Steps

  1. Download the PassIt source code

    Visit https://github.com/passit/passit and click on the "Code" button to download the source code as a ZIP file. Extract the ZIP file to a directory of your choice.

  2. Install the required Python packages

    Open Command Prompt or PowerShell and navigate to the PassIt directory by using the cd command. Then, run the following command to install the required Python packages.

    pip install -r requirements.txt

  3. Configure the environment variables

    For PassIt to function properly, you need to set some environment variables. Open Command Prompt or PowerShell and navigate to the PassIt directory by using the cd command. Then, run the following command to set the environment variables.

    setx FLASK_APP passit
setx FLASK_ENV development

  4. Initialize the database

    To initialize the database, run the following command in Command Prompt or PowerShell.

    flask db upgrade

  5. Start the PassIt server

    To start the PassIt server, run the following command in Command Prompt or PowerShell.

    flask run

  6. Access PassIt

    Open a web browser and navigate to http://127.0.0.1:5000 to access the PassIt homepage. Create an account, and start managing your passwords in a secure and easy manner.

And that's it! You have now successfully installed PassIt on your Windows 10 operating system.