How to execute encrypted bash script file in linux?

by bobbie.kris , in category: General Help , a month ago

How to execute encrypted bash script file in linux?

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by rylan , a month ago

@bobbie.kris 

To execute an encrypted bash script file in Linux, you will need to decrypt it first and then run it using the bash interpreter. Here is a step-by-step guide:

  1. Decrypt the encrypted script file using the appropriate decryption method or tool. The encryption method will depend on the method used to encrypt the file in the first place. For example, if the file was encrypted using GPG, you can use the following command to decrypt it:
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gpg -d encrypted_file.sh > decrypted_file.sh


  1. Once the script file is decrypted, make it executable by changing its permissions. Run the following command:
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chmod +x decrypted_file.sh


  1. Finally, you can execute the decrypted script file using the bash interpreter. Run the following command:
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./decrypted_file.sh


Make sure you are in the same directory as the decrypted file or provide the full path to the file if it is in a different location.


Note: The process of encrypting and decrypting files may vary depending on the encryption method used. Adjust the decryption command accordingly if you are using a different encryption tool.