How to Install Element on OpenBSD

Element is a free and open-source communication app that supports end-to-end encryption. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install Element on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• OpenBSD installed on your system. If you don't have it installed already, you can download the latest version from the official OpenBSD website.
• A stable internet connection.

Installation Steps

1. Open a terminal and log in as root.

2. Update your system's package database.

   # pkg_add -u
   

3. Install required dependencies by running the following command.

   # pkg_add -z libicu libidn2 curl
   

4. Download the latest version of Element.

   $ ftp https://packages.element.io/desktop/element-desktop-<version>.tar.gz
   

   Replace <version> with the latest version number available.

5. Extract the downloaded package.

   $ tar -xzf element-desktop-<version>.tar.gz
   

6. Move the extracted package to /opt.

   $ mv Element /opt/
   

7. Create a symbolic link to the element binary.

   $ ln -sf /opt/Element/element /usr/local/bin
   

8. Finally, launch Element by running the following command.

   $ element
   

Alternatively, you can create a shortcut for Element in your system's application launcher.

That's it! You have successfully installed Element on OpenBSD.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we outlined the steps to install Element on OpenBSD. With Element, you can easily communicate with your friends and colleagues while ensuring your privacy and security.

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