How to Install Duplicity on Ubuntu Server

Duplicity is a powerful backup tool that allows you to securely store encrypted backups in various locations. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Duplicity on Ubuntu Server.

Prerequisites

Before we begin the installation process, you must have the following:

Installing Duplicity

  1. Update your Ubuntu server to the latest version by running the following command:

    sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
    
  2. Install Duplicity by running the following command:

    sudo apt install duplicity
    
  3. Now that you have installed Duplicity, verify the installation by running the following command:

    duplicity --version
    

    This command should output the version number of Duplicity. If you receive an error message or no output, the installation may have failed.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Duplicity on your Ubuntu Server.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install Duplicity on Ubuntu Server. With Duplicity, you can now create encrypted backups and store them in various locations for safekeeping. Using Duplicity, you can backup important files and data without having to worry about losing them.

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