This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring the NordLayer application on Linux-based operating systems.
Installation process
1. Download the package for your Linux distribution from the downloads page
2. Install the package
During the installation both the repository and the application will be installed. Additionally, a new user and user group nordlayer will be created and you will be added to this group.
To install, you can double-click on the downloaded file or run the commands bellow in the terminal.
Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt install <path-to-downloaded-deb-file>
Fedora
sudo dnf install <path-to-downloaded-rpm-file>
openSUSE
sudo zypper install <path-to-downloaded-rpm-file>
3. Optional: install systray application
A graphical system tray application is available, allowing to manage NordLayer connections without the terminal. Not all features are supported. For full functionality always use the terminal application.
Ubuntu Debian
sudo apt update && sudo apt install nordlayer-tray
Fedora
sudo dnf install nordlayer-tray
openSUSE
For systray functionality on openSUSE, you will need to add the appropriate repository and refresh it prior to the installation. Use the following commands:
zypper addrepo https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/home:huakim:matrix/openSUSE_Tumbleweed/home:huakim:matrix.repo
zypper refresh home_huakim_matrix
sudo zypper install nordlayer-tray
Relogin or reboot
For the group assignment to take effect re-login to your desktop user or reboot the system. Otherwise permission error is encountered.
Note: If you install systray separately, you will need to re-login again for the changes to take effect.
Upgrade
For best experience and compatibility between the main application and systray, always upgrade both to the latest version.
Ubuntu/Debian
Run the following commands:
sudo apt update && sudo apt install nordlayer nordlayer-tray
Fedora
Run the following commands:
sudo dnf update nordlayer nordlayer-tray
openSUSE
Run the following commands:
sudo zypper update nordlayer
Note: In case you have any questions or are experiencing any issues, please feel free to contact our 24/7 customer support team.