How to Install Firezone on Manjaro

Firezone is a lightweight and user-friendly firewall management tool for Linux. Here's how you can install it on Manjaro using the terminal.

Prerequisites

Step 1: Update System

Ensure your system is up to date by running the following command in the terminal:

sudo pacman -Syu

Enter your password when prompted, and wait for the system to update.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Firezone requires Python 3 and PyQt5 to run. Run the following command in the terminal to install these dependencies:

sudo pacman -S python python-pip python-pyqt5

Step 3: Download Firezone

Download the latest version of Firezone from its GitHub repository using the following command:

wget https://github.com/adtac/firezone/releases/download/v0.1.2/Firezone-v0.1.2.tar.gz

Extract the downloaded file using the following command:

tar -xvf Firezone-v0.1.2.tar.gz

Step 4: Install Firezone

Navigate to the extracted directory using the following command:

cd Firezone-v0.1.2

Install Firezone using the following command:

sudo python setup.py install

Step 5: Run Firezone

Launch Firezone by typing the following command in the terminal:

firezone

The Firezone app will open, and you can now configure your firewall settings.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Firezone on Manjaro. Now you can use it to manage your firewall settings easily.

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