Installing on Linux
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    Installing on Linux


      Article summary

      This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring the NordLayer application on Linux-based operating systems.

      Please note that this guide is meant for client machines and not servers

      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.

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      Ubuntu Debian

      sudo apt update && sudo apt install nordlayer-tray
      

      Fedora

      sudo dnf 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.


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