Installing SimpleLogin on MXLinux Latest
Introduction
SimpleLogin is a privacy-focused, open-source, easy-to-use email alias and mailbox service. It permits you to create an infinite number of email addresses, each of which can be employed for a unique purpose, making it simpler to keep your email organized and secure. This tutorial will teach you how to install SimpleLogin on MXLinux Latest.
Prerequisites
To proceed with this tutorial, you will require the following:
- A computer running MXLinux Latest
- A stable internet connection
Step 1 - Update your system
Before we install any new software, it's a good idea to update our system packages to ensure that everything is up to date.
Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T and run the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
Step 2 - Install Dependencies
Before we install SimpleLogin, we need to install some dependencies. We need the curl, gnupg, and lsb-release packages. Execute the following command:
sudo apt install curl gnupg lsb-release
Step 3 - Install SimpleLogin
Now we can begin with the installation of SimpleLogin. Add the SimpleLogin GPG key to your system by executing:
curl -L https://simplelogin.io/release-signing-key.asc | sudo apt-key add -
Add the SimpleLogin repository to your package sources:
echo "deb https://apt.simplelogin.io/ $(lsb_release -sc) main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/simplelogin.list
Update package sources:
sudo apt update
Once the update is complete, execute the following command to begin the SimpleLogin installation process:
sudo apt install simplelogin
Step 4 - Start SimpleLogin service
The SimpleLogin installation process should have started the service itself. If not, run the following command:
sudo systemctl start simplelogin
To identify whether the service is running correctly or not, execute the following command:
sudo systemctl status simplelogin
The SimpleLogin service should have a status of "active (running)."
Step 5 - Access SimpleLogin
You can access SimpleLogin on http://localhost:8080/.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully installed SimpleLogin on your MXLinux Latest system. This can be a great tool to keep your email organized and secure. Enjoy using SimpleLogin!