How to Install OnionShare on Void Linux

OnionShare is a free and open-source tool for securely and anonymously sharing files, documents, and messages over the Tor network. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install OnionShare on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you start with the installation process, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

  • A computer running Void Linux.
  • A user account with sudo privileges.
  • A stable internet connection.

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

To run OnionShare, you need to install some dependencies. Open a terminal and run the following command to install the required packages:

sudo xbps-install py3-setuptools gobject-introspection glib-networking

Enter your password when prompted, and wait for the installation to complete.

Step 2: Download the Latest Release

Go to the OnionShare GitHub page and download the latest release of OnionShare. Alternatively, you can use the following command to download the latest release via terminal:

wget https://github.com/onionshare/onionshare/releases/latest/download/onionshare-2.3.tar.gz

Step 3: Extract the File

Once the download is complete, extract the downloaded file using the following command:

tar xzf onionshare-2.3.tar.gz

Step 4: Install OnionShare

To install OnionShare on your machine, move to the extracted directory and run the following command:

cd onionshare-2.3
sudo python3 setup.py install

You may be prompted for your password again. Enter the password and wait for the installation to complete.

Step 5: Run OnionShare

OnionShare is now installed on your machine. You can run it by typing the following command in the terminal:

onionshare

This should start OnionShare and open the OnionShare GUI. You can now use OnionShare to securely and anonymously share files, documents, and messages over the Tor network.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed OnionShare on Void Linux. You can now easily share files and documents securely over the internet. If you face any issues during the installation process, feel free to comment below.