How to Install UrBackup on Manjaro

UrBackup is a free and open-source backup solution that allows you to backup your files on multiple computers securely. Manjaro is a popular Arch-based Linux operating system known for its simplicity and user-friendliness. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the installation process of UrBackup on Manjaro.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure the following requirements are met:

• You have an active internet connection.
• You have administrative privileges on your system.

Steps to Install UrBackup

Follow the steps below to install UrBackup on your Manjaro system:

Step 1: Update System Packages

sudo pacman -Syyu

This command updates your system packages to the latest version.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

UrBackup requires several packages to function properly. Use the following command to install the dependencies:

sudo pacman -S qt5-base qt5-svg qt5-tools mariadb mariadb-libs mariadb-clients

Step 3: Download and Extract UrBackup

Visit the UrBackup website at https://www.urbackup.org/download.html and download the latest version of UrBackup for your system. Once downloaded, extract it to your desired location.

Step 4: Install UrBackup

Navigate to the extracted directory and run the following command to install UrBackup:

sudo ./install.sh --defaults

This command installs UrBackup with default settings.

Step 5: Start and Enable UrBackup Service

Finally, start and enable the UrBackup service by running the following commands:

sudo systemctl start urbackupsrv
sudo systemctl enable urbackupsrv

The first command starts the UrBackup service while the second command enables it to start automatically at system boot.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed UrBackup on your Manjaro system. UrBackup is now ready to use. You can start configuring backup options and start backing up your files. If you encounter any issues during installation, refer to the official UrBackup documentation for troubleshooting.