How to Install Etebase on Elementary OS Latest

Etebase, also known as EteSync, is an encrypted and open-source alternative to popular cloud-based productivity apps such as Google Calendar, Contacts, and Notes. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Etebase on Elementary OS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have the following:

• A computer with Elementary OS Latest installed
• An active internet connection
• A terminal emulator (e.g. Terminal or Terminator)

Steps

1. Open the terminal emulator on your Elementary OS Latest computer.

2. Type the following command to download the Etebase installation script:

curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/etesync/server/master/install.sh -o install.sh

3. Next, make the downloaded script executable by running the following command:

chmod +x install.sh 

4. Run the install.sh script by typing the following command:

sudo ./install.sh

You will be prompted to enter your password.

5. After entering your password, the installation script will download and install all the necessary dependencies for EteSync/Etebase.

6. Once the installation is complete, type the following command to start the EteSync/Etebase server:

sudo systemctl start etesync

7. Finally, type the following command to enable the EteSync/Etebase server to start automatically on boot:

sudo systemctl enable etesync

That's it! You have successfully installed EteSync/Etebase on your Elementary OS Latest computer. To use EteSync/Etebase, open your web browser and navigate to localhost:3737.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install EteSync/Etebase on Elementary OS Latest. With EteSync/Etebase, you can enjoy encrypted and open-source productivity apps without relying on cloud-based services.

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