hpat874_364_A2

How to install the code

The following must be installed:

• OpenSSL
• Python 3.7 or higher

Note: If python or python3 is an alias for a different version, you should use python3.7.

1. Cloning the reposittory

• Clone the repository using this command

git clone https://github.com/HamishPatel/364_A2

2. Change directory into project folder

• Use this command

cd .\364_A2\

3. Configure and generate the SSL Certificate

• Use this command

openssl req -new -x509 -days 365 -nodes -out cert.pem -keyout cert.pem

• Follow the pormpts and enter in the information as the screenhot below

How to run the code

Note:

a.You should already be in the 364_A2 directiory

b.If python or python3 is an alias for a different version, you should use python3.7.

1. Run the Server

• In the 364_A2 directory run the following command

python chat_server.py --port=9988

2. Run the Client

• In another terminal but still in the 364_A2 dreictory run the following command

python chat_client.py --port=9988

• It will ask you to register and login, enter a username to register and log in

• For any further help, email me at : [email protected]