How to Install CryptPad on Arch Linux

CryptPad is a privacy-focused online collaboration suite that allows users to work together in real-time while keeping their data secure. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install and use CryptPad on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you will need access to a terminal on Arch Linux with root or sudo privileges.

Step 1: Install Node.js

CryptPad requires Node.js to be installed on your system. You can install it using the following command:

sudo pacman -S nodejs

This will install the latest version of Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) on your system.

Step 2: Install CryptPad

Now that Node.js is installed, we can proceed with installing CryptPad. To install CryptPad, run the following command:

sudo npm install -g cryptpad

This command will install CryptPad globally on your system.

Step 3: Launch CryptPad

Once the installation is complete, you can launch CryptPad by running the following command:

cryptpad

This will start the CryptPad server, and you will be able to access it by visiting http://localhost:3000 in your web browser.

Step 4: Use CryptPad

You can use CryptPad to collaborate with your friends and colleagues by sharing pads. To create a pad, click on the create pad button which will take you to a page where you can select the type of pad you want to create.

CryptPad supports various types of pads, including:

Once you have selected the type of pad you want to create, you can invite collaborators by copying the pad's URL and sharing it with them.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install CryptPad on Arch Linux. CryptPad is a privacy-focused collaboration suite that allows you to work with others while keeping your data secure. You can now create pads and collaborate with your friends and colleagues in real-time using CryptPad.

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