How to Install Tox on Ubuntu Server

Tox is a free and open-source instant messaging application that focuses on user privacy and security. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install Tox on Ubuntu Server latest:

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, make sure that your Ubuntu Server is up-to-date. You can do this by running the following command:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade

Installation

  1. Add the Tox repository to your Ubuntu Server sources list by running the following command:
echo "deb https://pkg.tox.chat/debian nightly release" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/tox.list
  1. Import the Tox signing key by running the following command:
curl https://pkg.tox.chat/debian/pkg.gpg.key | sudo apt-key add -
  1. Install Tox by running the following command:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -yq uTox

Using Tox

To start using Tox, simply run the following command:

utox

This will launch the Tox application, where you can create your Tox profile and connect with other Tox users.

Conclusion

In summary, Tox is a secure and private instant messaging application that can be easily installed on Ubuntu Server latest. With the above installation guide, you should be able to install and start using Tox on your Ubuntu Server in no time.

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