LeapChat is a free and open-source messaging software for communication through end-to-end encrypted messages which are highly secure, and does not require any account creation. It can be used to communicate with multiple devices and platforms, including Android and desktop platforms, such as Debian.
In this tutorial, we will illustrate how you can install LeapChat on Debian latest version.
Before you begin with the installation of LeapChat, ensure you have root access to the Debian system and have the following software installed:
The installation process for LeapChat on Debian is straightforward, and it involves downloading the LeapChat package from the official website and installing its dependencies.
Here are the steps to follow:
To download the LeapChat package, you need to visit the official website at https://www.leapchat.org/.
Click on the “Download” button, shown in the top-right corner of the website page, then from the available options, choose the version which is compatible with your Debian system.
Once downloaded, extract the package file to your desired directory using the below command:
$ tar -xzvf leapchat-2.2.0.tar.gz
Before we can install LeapChat on Debian, we need to install its dependencies.
To install LeapChat dependencies, we first need to navigate inside the extracted LeapChat directory, and from there, we can install the dependencies using the npm package manager.
$ cd leapchat-2.2.0/
$ npm install
Now that we have installed LeapChat and its dependencies, we can start the LeapChat messaging application using the below command in the terminal:
$ npm run start
This command will start the LeapChat messaging application, and you can access it through your preferred browser by navigating to http://localhost:5000/, where you will be prompted with the LeapChat login page.
The installation process of LeapChat on Debian is complete, and it is now accessible through your preferred browser.
You can test LeapChat using the username and password provided in the login page to initiate a chat and explore the features provided by the LeapChat messaging software.
In this tutorial, we have demonstrated how you can install LeapChat on Debian, which is a highly secure and end-to-end encrypted messaging software. LeapChat is a reliable source of communication for individuals who value their privacy and security in the digital era.
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