In This Post, you are going to Learn how you Password Protect Termux by just using a single command and after this post, no one will be able to use your Termux without your permission.
To Enable the Lock Feature in Termux you have to perform list of commands but i have combined all the commands so you have to waste your time copying them one by one and paste it on termux. just copy-paste below command in Termux
Now wait for Sometimes and Let it install Everything.
When we use Termux we install multiple packages as well as GitHub projects that help us do all sorts of hacking, sniffing, information gathering But it also contains important information of us like Public IP, Open ports, etc. all the tools in termux create come level of vulnerability in your system like turning Debugging mode on or turning on hotspot opening ports. If someone knows what you are doing there or more chance of your getting hacked then you will hack them (of course not in all case). Sometimes people use your phone to do attacks on other's systems to protect themself from getting caught. ( like people can use SMS bombing attacks carelessly and can flood someone's phone for revenge ).
Although If you are an only hacker in your friend circle , you don't need password protection But Sometimes people get curious and try to use your apps as well as termux and to protect your privacy you can use this Termux-Lock. This tool is originally created by this Github page. This tool will only ask a password before you use termux and it will not do anything more than that.
Lock Your Termux using Single command:.
Step 1:
cd && apt update && apt upgrade -y && apt install python2 bash git -y && git clone https://github.com/khansaad1275/locktermux && cd locktermux && bash setup.sh
Now wait for Sometimes and Let it install Everything.
Step 2:
Now You will see "Enter new Password:"
Just type any password You want in my case I am typing Kali.
Press Enter and the same password again and you will see Login installed!
Just type any password You want in my case I am typing Kali.
Press Enter and the same password again and you will see Login installed!
Step 3:
Restart Termux and will see the Password field.Now type your password here, You will not be able to see what you are typing but just type the correct password and press Enter and it will let you use termux if you type the correct password. If you type the wrong password it will throw an error and termux will be shut down automatically.
Update Your Password in Termux-Lock:
Update Password:
Just paste The below code and you will see Password Field again just type new password and Retype the same password again and Your password will be updated.
cd && cd locktermux && bash setup.sh
Remove Termux Lock in Termux:
Just copy and paste this command and Termux-Lock will be Permanently Uninstalled from your Termux.
as well the locktermux folder will be completely deleted from your system.
cd && cd locktermux && rm $PREFIX/bin/login.py && cp old_login $PREFIX/bin/login && chmod 700 $PREFIX/bin/login && echo termux-login removed && cd && rm -rf locktermux
Conclusion:
Termux-Lock is a good way to change the feel of your Termux as well as it adds security. i have made the installation very simple for you, if you have any questions or you want me to write a post on any topic just let me know in the comments.If something is not working please let me know i will fix it as immediately. You can also Read[Parrot-OS Shell Command-Line in Termux - 2020]. Thanks for reading Guys and as always Stay Ethical👾.