Element is a popular open-source, secure and privacy-focused messaging application that allows you to communicate with your friends, family, and colleagues. In this tutorial, we will be going through the steps to install Element on Elementary OS Latest.
Before we start, you need to have the following:
Follow the steps below to install Element on Elementary OS Latest:
Firstly, you need to add the Element repository to your system. Open the Terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T and run the following command:
sudo apt-add-repository https://packages.riot.im/debian/
You may be prompted to enter your password to proceed.
After adding the Element repository, you need to update your system. Run the following command to update your system:
sudo apt update
Once the system is updated, run the following command to install Element:
sudo apt install element-desktop
The installation process may take some time depending on your internet speed.
Once the installation is complete, you can launch Element by searching in the Applications menu, or you can launch it from the Terminal by running the following command:
element-desktop
Now you can start using Element and communicate with your friends, family and colleagues.
In this tutorial, we have demonstrated how to install Element on Elementary OS Latest. Now you can easily install Element on your Elementary OS Latest machine and enjoy its privacy-focused messaging features.
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