Step-by-step – Franz Installation in Ubuntu 20.04 Guide

Installing

2. 2. Downloading Franz

   Download Franz for Ubuntu GNU/Linux

   Get Franz .deb 64-bit

   Get Franz for Ubuntu

3. 3. Installing Franz

   Then to Set up Franz on Ubuntu
   First, Access the Target, usually in the Downloads folder:
   (But if downloaded with Firefox it can be instead into /tmp/mozilla*)

   cd && cd Downloads

   To Check that there is run:

   ls . | grep -i franz

   The grep Command Refine the output List showing only the entries Matching the Keyword.
   (But if you are in Trouble to Find it out on Terminal then See: How to Access Downloads Folder from Browser)
   And to Setup Franz:

   sudo apt install ./franz*.deb

   Again to Fix Chrome Sandbox permissions:

   sudo chmod 4755 /opt/Franz/chrome-sandbox

   Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
   If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.

4. 4. Launching Franz

   Finally, Launch & Enjoy Franz
   Use the Desktop Launcher for the GUI:

   
   Of from Shell with:

   flatpak run com.meetfranz.Franz

   Then Create a Free Account to Get Started Chatting/Messaging with Franz!

   

   Now to Enable WhatsApp on the Mobile Phone:

   1. Launch WhatsApp
   2. Tap Settings and Choose WhatsApp Web
   3. Scan the QRCode on the Desktop Display
   

   Finally, after you Add WhatsApp you may need to Re-Start the App to Enable it…

So Now I’m truly Happy if My Guide could Help you to Quick-Start with Franz on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal!