How to Install OnionShare on Elementary OS Latest

OnionShare is a free and open-source tool that allows you to securely and anonymously share files using the Tor network. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install OnionShare on Elementary OS Latest.

Prerequisites

  • To install OnionShare, you need to have the latest version of Elementary OS installed on your system.
  • You will also need access to the Terminal app on your system.

Step 1: Update your System

Before installing OnionShare, it is essential to update your system to the latest version. Open the Terminal app and type the following command:

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

Enter your password when prompted and wait for the update process to complete.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

OnionShare requires a few dependencies to be installed on your system before you can install it. To install the required dependencies, run the following command in the Terminal:

sudo apt-get install tor python3-stem python3-socks python3-flask python3-setuptools

Enter your password when prompted, and the dependencies will be installed on your system.

Step 3: Download OnionShare from Github

Now that the dependencies are installed, you can download OnionShare from Github. Open the Terminal app and type the following command:

git clone https://github.com/onionshare/onionshare.git

This will download OnionShare to your system. Navigate to the downloaded folder by running the following command:

cd onionshare

Step 4: Install OnionShare

Once you are in the onionshare folder, run the following command to install OnionShare:

sudo python3 setup.py install

The installation process will begin, and the Terminal will display the progress.

Step 5: Launch OnionShare

OnionShare is now installed on your system. To launch the OnionShare app, run the following command in the Terminal:

onionshare

The OnionShare app will open up, and you can now easily share files securely and anonymously.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed OnionShare on Elementary OS Latest. You can now use OnionShare to share files anonymously and securely on the Tor network.