How to Install Restic on Void Linux

Restic is a fast, secure and efficient backup application that supports multiple backends, including local filesystems, S3-compatible object stores, and cloud providers. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Restic on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you need the following prerequisites:

• A Void Linux system (version 20210218 or later).
• A user account with sudo privileges.

Step 1: Update the System

First, update the system by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S && sudo xbps-install -u

This command will update the package database and upgrade any outdated packages.

Step 2: Install Restic

You can install Restic by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install restic

This command will download and install the Restic package and its dependencies.

Step 3: Verify the Installation

After the installation is complete, you can verify that Restic is installed correctly by running the following command:

restic version

This command will display the version of Restic installed on your system.

restic 0.12.0
compiled with go1.16.7 on linux/amd64

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Restic on Void Linux. With this backup application, you can easily backup your files and folders to various backend storage options.