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How to Install Element on Kali Linux Latest

Element is an open-source messaging client that is built on top of the Matrix protocol. It enables communication across various platforms by using end-to-end encryption. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Element on Kali Linux latest.

Prerequisites

Before we start installing Element, ensure that you have the following:

Installation Steps

  1. Open your Kali Linux terminal by clicking on the “Terminal” icon, or by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+T shortcut key.

  2. Update your Kali Linux system to its latest version by running the command below:

    sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
    
  3. Install the dirmngr package by running the following command:

    sudo apt install dirmngr
    
  4. Import the GPG key for Element by running the command below:

    sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 7B2C3B0889BF5709A105DFFBCC247A1C252A09A5
    
  5. Verify that the key has been imported successfully by running the command below:

    sudo apt-key adv --list-public-keys --with-fingerprint --with-colons 7B2C3B0889BF5709A105DFFBCC247A1C252A09A5 | grep fpr | cut -d: -f10
    

    You should see the following output:

    A1C252A09A5
    
  6. Add the Element repository to your Kali Linux system by running the command below:

    echo "deb https://packages.riot.im/debian/ $(lsb_release -cs) main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/riot.list
    
  7. Update your system by running the following command:

    sudo apt update
    
  8. Install the Element package by running the following command:

    sudo apt install element-desktop
    
  9. Once the installation is complete, you can launch Element by searching for it in the application menu or by running the command below:

    element-desktop
    

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Element on your Kali Linux system. You can now enjoy secure messaging with your contacts.

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