How to Install SnappyMail on Manjaro

SnappyMail is a free and open-source email client for Linux. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install SnappyMail on Manjaro. SnappyMail is not available in the Manjaro repository, so we will download and install it from its official website.

Prerequisites

Before starting with the installation process, make sure you have the following:

Step 1: Update your system

Before installing any new packages, update the system to the latest version.

To update the system, launch the Terminal Application and enter the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

Enter your password to confirm the action when prompted.

Step 2: Download SnappyMail

Navigate to SnappyMail's official website at https://snappymail.eu/ and download the latest version of the client for Linux.

By default, the downloaded file will be saved to the Downloads folder.

Step 3: Install SnappyMail

Once the download completes, launch Terminal and navigate to the Downloads folder using the following command:

cd ~/Downloads/

Next, give execute permissions to the downloaded file by running the following command:

chmod +x SnappyMail_Ubuntu64bit_*.AppImage

Note: Replace the file name in the above command with the name of the downloaded file.

Finally, install SnappyMail by running the following command:

./SnappyMail_Ubuntu64bit_*.AppImage

Note: Replace the file name in the above command with the name of the downloaded file.

During the installation process, you'll be asked to confirm the action. Press 'Y' to confirm the installation when prompted.

The installation of SnappyMail in Manjaro is now complete.

Launching SnappyMail

To launch SnappyMail, either type 'SnappyMail' in the Terminal or search for it in the applications menu.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install SnappyMail on Manjaro. SnappyMail provides an alternative to the traditional email clients and offers advanced features like email tracking, scheduling, and more.

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