LeapChat is a free and open-source instant messaging platform which allows you to chat securely and privately. It is compatible with multiple platforms such as Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. In this tutorial, we will be discussing how to install LeapChat on Arch Linux.
The installation process for LeapChat on Arch Linux can be done in two ways: via the Arch Linux repositories, or manually by downloading the tarball.
To install LeapChat using the Arch Linux repositories, you can use the following command:
sudo pacman -S leapchat
Enter your password if prompted and wait for the installation to complete. Once the installation is complete, you can launch LeapChat by typing leapchat in the terminal or by searching for it in your application menu.
If you prefer to install LeapChat manually, then follow the steps given below:
wget https://www.leapchat.org/releases/leapchat-0.5.5_linux_x64.tar.gz
tar -xvzf leapchat-0.5.5_linux_x64.tar.gz
cd leapchat-0.5.5_linux_x64
./leapchat
That's it! This was a simple guide on how to install LeapChat on Arch Linux. The process is simple and should only take a few minutes. LeapChat is a great platform for secure and private communications, so give it a try and let us know what you think!
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