How to Install Padloc on Elementary OS Latest?

Padloc is a free and open-source password manager that lets you securely store and manage your passwords. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Padloc on Elementary OS Latest.

Step 1: Download Padloc

The first thing you need to do is download the Padloc AppImage file from the official website. Go to https://padloc.app/ and scroll down to find the "Download" button. Click on it, and it will give you the option to download the Padloc AppImage file. Choose the version that's compatible with your system.

Step 2: Make the File Executable

Once the download is complete, you need to make the Padloc AppImage file executable. Open the terminal and navigate to the directory where the file is downloaded. For example:

cd ~/Downloads

Then run the following command:

chmod +x padloc-0.2.2-x86_64.AppImage

This command will make the Padloc AppImage file executable.

Step 3: Install Padloc

To install Padloc, you can either run it from the terminal or create a desktop shortcut. Here, we will show you how to create a desktop shortcut.

First, create a new folder named Padloc in the ~/.local/share/applications directory by running the following command in the terminal:

mkdir -p ~/.local/share/applications/Padloc

Then move the Padloc AppImage file to this directory:

mv padloc-0.2.2-x86_64.AppImage ~/.local/share/applications/Padloc/padloc.AppImage

Now, create a new file named padloc.desktop in the ~/.local/share/applications directory by running the following command:

nano ~/.local/share/applications/padloc.desktop

Add the following lines to the file:

[Desktop Entry]
Name=Padloc
Exec=/home/{your-username}/.local/share/applications/Padloc/padloc.AppImage %U
Icon=/home/{your-username}/.local/share/applications/Padloc/padlock.png
Type=Application
Categories=Utility;

Save the file and exit the editor.

Finally, make the Padloc AppImage file executable again by running the following command:

chmod +x ~/.local/share/applications/Padloc/padloc.AppImage

Step 4: Launch Padloc

To launch Padloc, search for it in the Applications menu or double-click on the padloc.desktop file you just created on your desktop.

That's it! You have successfully installed Padloc on your Elementary OS Latest system.