How to install Akkoma on Elementary OS

Akkoma is a privacy-focused social network that aims to provide users with a secure and private way to connect with others online. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Akkoma on Elementary OS.

Prerequisites

Before we start with the installation process, please make sure that the following requirements are met:

  1. You have a system running Elementary OS latest.
  2. You have a stable and working internet connection.
  3. You have basic knowledge of using the terminal.

Installation

  1. First, open a terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard.

  2. To install Akkoma, we need to download and add the GPG key to our system using the following command:

    wget -O - https://akkoma.social/repo/key/akkoma.gpg.key | sudo apt-key add -
    
  3. Next, we need to add the Akkoma repository to our system. Run the following command in the terminal to add the repository:

    sudo add-apt-repository "deb https://akkoma.social/repo/akkoma bionic main"
    
  4. After adding the repository, run the following command in the terminal to update the package list:

    sudo apt update
    
  5. Finally, run the following command in the terminal to install Akkoma:

    sudo apt install akkoma-desktop
    
  6. Once the installation is complete, Akkoma should be available in your Applications menu. You can launch it from there.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Akkoma on your Elementary OS system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have guided you through the steps to install Akkoma on Elementary OS. Akkoma is a promising privacy-focused social network that respects your privacy and is built on open-source technology. With Akkoma, you can securely connect with others online and share your thoughts without compromising your privacy.

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