Element is a popular communication application that offers a modern interface, end-to-end encryption, and support for multiple platforms. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Element on the latest version of Pop! OS.
First, you need to add the Element repository to your Pop! OS system. To do so, open a terminal window and run the following command:
sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 6D085F96
sudo bash -c "echo deb https://apt.element.io/develop/ focal main >> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/element.list"
After adding the Element repository, update the package list with the following command:
sudo apt update
Now, you can install the Element client by running the following command:
sudo apt install element-desktop
Once the installation is complete, you can launch Element from the applications menu or by running the following command in a terminal window:
element-desktop
Finally, set up your Element account by following the on-screen instructions. You can either create a new account or sign in with an existing one.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Element on the latest version of Pop! OS.
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