How to Install Element on Pop! OS Latest

Element is a popular communication application that offers a modern interface, end-to-end encryption, and support for multiple platforms. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Element on the latest version of Pop! OS.

Step 1: Add the Element repository

First, you need to add the Element repository to your Pop! OS system. To do so, open a terminal window and run the following command:

sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 6D085F96
sudo bash -c "echo deb https://apt.element.io/develop/ focal main >> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/element.list"

Step 2: Update the package list

After adding the Element repository, update the package list with the following command:

sudo apt update

Step 3: Install Element

Now, you can install the Element client by running the following command:

sudo apt install element-desktop

Step 4: Launch Element

Once the installation is complete, you can launch Element from the applications menu or by running the following command in a terminal window:

element-desktop

Step 5: Set up your account

Finally, set up your Element account by following the on-screen instructions. You can either create a new account or sign in with an existing one.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Element on the latest version of Pop! OS.