How to Install Peergos on Elementary OS Latest?

Peergos is a decentralized and encrypted storage platform that allows you to access and share your files securely. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the steps to install Peergos on Elementary OS Latest.

Step 1: Open Terminal

To start the installation process, open the Terminal window by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard.

Step 2: Install Java Runtime Environment (JRE)

Peergos requires Java to run, so the first step is to install Java Runtime Environment (JRE). Run the following command in the Terminal to install JRE:

sudo apt-get install default-jre

Step 3: Download Peergos

Go to the Peergos website, and click on the download button. Download the package according to your system specifications.

For Elementary OS Latest 64-bit, you need the peergos_x64.deb package. Once it's downloaded, navigate to the download directory in your Terminal:

cd ~/Downloads

Step 4: Install Peergos

Use the following command to install the Peergos package:

sudo dpkg -i peergos_x64.deb

Step 5: Start Peergos

Now that Peergos is installed, you can start using it by running the following command in the Terminal:

peergos

Peergos will start and open your default browser, and prompt you to create an account. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup process.

Step 6: Access Peergos

Once you have completed the account setup process, you can access Peergos by opening your browser and typing in https://localhost:8888. This will take you to the Peergos login page where you can enter your login credentials to access your account.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and set up Peergos on your Elementary OS Latest machine.