How to Install OTS on Linux Mint Latest?

OTS is an encrypted messaging platform that allows you to communicate securely with your contacts. It is available for different operating systems, including Linux Mint. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps on how to install OTS on Linux Mint Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we start with the installation, ensure the following:

Installation Steps

  1. Open the browser and navigate to the official OTS website at https://ots.fyi/.

  2. Click on the "Download" button on the homepage.

OTS website

  1. Select the "Linux" version of the OTS client.

OTS website 2

  1. Choose the deb package and click on the "Download" button.

  2. Open the terminal and navigate to the Downloads folder using the following command:

cd Downloads
  1. Install the downloaded deb package using the following command:
sudo dpkg -i ots-latest.deb

The installation process may take a few minutes. Wait until it completes.

  1. Once the installation completes, run the OTS client from the terminal using the following command:
ots

Alternatively, you can search for the OTS client in the application menu and launch it from there.

OTS application

  1. If this is your first time using OTS, you will need to create a new account. Follow the on-screen instructions to create and verify your account.

  2. After creating an account, you can start using OTS to securely communicate with your contacts.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install OTS on Linux Mint Latest. It is a simple and straightforward process that should only take a few minutes. Once you have installed OTS, you can enjoy secure and private communication with your contacts.

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