Introduction

sysPass is a web-based password manager that allows users to securely store and manage their passwords. In this guide, you will learn how to install sysPass on Ubuntu 22.04 and secure it with a free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate. This setup is ideal for deployment on a Windows VPS UK for enhanced security and reliability.

Prerequisites

• An Ubuntu 22.04 server with root access
• Basic knowledge of Linux commands
• A registered domain name pointed to your server's IP address

Step 1: Update Your System

Start by updating your package index and upgrading existing packages:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Required Packages

Install Apache, PHP, and other necessary packages:

sudo apt install apache2 php php-mysqli php-xml php-mbstring php-curl libapache2-mod-php unzip -y

Step 3: Download sysPass

Download the latest version of sysPass:

wget https://github.com/syspass/syspass/releases/latest/download/syspass-latest.zip

Unzip the downloaded file:

unzip syspass-latest.zip -d /var/www/html/

Step 4: Configure Apache

Create a new Apache configuration file for sysPass:

sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/syspass.conf

Add the following configuration:

<VirtualHost *:80>
    ServerName yourdomain.com
    DocumentRoot /var/www/html/syspass

    <Directory /var/www/html/syspass>
        AllowOverride All
    </Directory>

    ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/syspass-error.log
    CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/syspass-access.log combined
</VirtualHost>

Make sure to replace yourdomain.com with your actual domain name.

Step 5: Enable Apache Configuration

Enable the sysPass site and rewrite module:

sudo a2ensite syspass
sudo a2enmod rewrite

Restart Apache to apply the changes:

sudo systemctl restart apache2

Step 6: Install Certbot

Install Certbot to obtain a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate:

sudo apt install certbot python3-certbot-apache -y

Step 7: Obtain SSL Certificate

Run Certbot to get your SSL certificate:

sudo certbot --apache -d yourdomain.com

Follow the prompts to complete the installation of the SSL certificate.

Step 8: Complete sysPass Setup

Open your web browser and navigate to https://yourdomain.com. You should see the sysPass setup page. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Step 9: Secure sysPass Directory

After installation, make sure to secure the sysPass directory by removing the installation directory:

sudo rm -rf /var/www/html/syspass/install

Step 10: Conclusion

You have successfully installed sysPass Password Manager on Ubuntu 22.04 with a free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate. This secure password management solution can significantly benefit from being hosted on a Windows VPS. For additional options, explore various VPS UK Windows solutions, including Windows Virtual Private Server Hosting and Windows VPS Hosting UK for optimal performance.