How to install Element on Fedora Server Latest

Element is an open-source communication platform that allows you to chat securely with your team, friends, or family. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install Element on Fedora Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we start, ensure that you have the following:

• A running Fedora Server Latest machine
• sudo access permission
• An internet connection

Step 1: Install Node.js

Element is built using JavaScript and requires Node.js to run. To install Node.js on your Fedora Server Latest machine, follow these steps:

1. Update the package repository index by running the following command:

   sudo dnf update
   

2. Install Node.js and NPM by running the following command:

   sudo dnf install nodejs npm
   

   This command will install the latest version of Node.js and NPM on your machine.

3. Verify that Node.js and NPM have been installed correctly by running the following commands:

   node --version
   npm --version
   

   These commands will display the installed versions of Node.js and NPM, respectively.

Step 2: Install Element

After installing Node.js and NPM, you can now install Element by following these steps:

1. Install the Element package using NPM by running the following command:

   sudo npm install -g element-desktop
   

   This command will install the Element package globally on your machine.

2. Launch Element by running the following command:

   element-desktop
   

   This command will start the Element application, and you will see the Element login screen.

Step 3: Login to Element

To log in to Element, you need to have an account registered first. If you don't have an account, you can create one by visiting the Element website (https://element.io/get-started/).

1. Enter your account details (username and password) and click on the "Sign In" button.

2. After successful login, you will see the Element dashboard, and you can start communicating with your contacts or teams.

Conclusion

Installing Element on Fedora Server Latest is a straightforward process. Node.js and NPM need to be installed first, followed by the installation of the Element package. Once installed, you can log in to your Element account and start communicating securely with your contacts.

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