How to Add Element PPA for Ubuntu-Based Systems

Element Client Ubuntu PPA Repo Add

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Add Element Client PPA Repository in Ubuntu-Based GNU/Linux OSes.

And Element for Ubuntu is an Open Source Secure Messenger and a Team Collaboration App that is ideal for Group Chats while Remote Working.

Finally, this Setup is Valid for All the Ubuntu-based Distros like:

• Linux Mint
• Lubuntu
• Kubuntu
• Xubuntu
• Zorin OS
• Pop_OS!
• Elementary OS
• Kde Neon
• Linux Lite
• Bodhi Linux
• Q4OS
• Trisquel
• LXLE
• feren OS
• Peppermint
• Voyager Ubuntu
• Linux Ultimate Edition

1. 1. Installing Dependencies

   How to QuickStart with Command Line on Ubuntu GNU/Linux:

   Console Ubuntu QuickStart Guide

   Getting-Started with Command Line on Ubuntu Linux

   First, Update the Apt Repo Sources with:

   sudo apt update

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

   sudo apt install -y wget apt-transport-https

2. 2. Adding GPG Key

   First, to Add Element GPG Key
   Simply play:

   sudo wget -O /usr/share/keyrings/element-io-archive-keyring.gpg https://packages.element.io/debian/element-io-archive-keyring.gpg

3. 3. Adding Element Repo

   Then to Add Element Client Repository for Ubuntu
   Execute:

   echo "deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/element-io-archive-keyring.gpg] https://packages.element.io/debian/ default main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/element-io.list

   And then to Refresh Repos run:

   sudo apt update