![]() ![]() Navigate to the Dropbox, MEGA, or NextCloud root directory within your home folder. Open the app and click the + icon at the bottom left to create a new encrypted vault for your data. Using Cryptomator begins with the creation of a new “vault”. With Java running, then open a terminal and launch the jar with:Ĭd ~/Downloads java -jar Cryptomator-SNAPSHOT-*.jar Configure Cryptomator Not sure how? See your distribution’s entry in the Java Runtime. Start by installing the latest Java Runtime Environment for your Linux operating system. If your Linux distribution is not on the Cryptomator download page, there is still a way to get it running. Sudo zypper install cryptomator-1.3.2-i386.rpm Other Linux via JAR Sudo zypper install cryptomator-*-amd64.rpm Sudo dnf install cryptomator-1.3.2-i386.rpm Once downloaded, open a terminal and do the following: Select the “RPM” option to start the download. Visit the official Cryptomator AUR page for more information and guidance.īoth Fedora and OpenSUSE enjoy support for this program via a downloadable RPM file. If you run into any of these issues, you will need to manually fix it. However, sometimes things can go wrong or dependencies don’t install correctly. All necessary libraries and dependencies are installed and the package is compiled. Inside the sources folder, use makepkg to call the PKGBUILD file you just downloaded. Then, using Git, get the latest Cryptomator pkgbuild from the Arch AUR.ĬD into the newly cloned cryptomator directory to start the build process. To do this, you’ll first need to sync the latest version of the Git package to your computer using Pacman. Instead, the official download page asks Arch users to install the program on their PC via the AUR. ArchLinuxĬryptomator does not have an official Arch Linux package ready for installation. Once the -f installation finishes, Cryptomater should be ready to use on Debian. Instead, you will need to do it manually. The package simply could not automatically install all the required dependency files. Inside the Downloads folder, use the dpkg package tool to install the latest version of Cryptomater.Īs the package is installed, you may encounter dependency issues and errors. Once downloaded, open the terminal and use the CD command to go to ~/Downloads. Choose your version of Debian (32-bit or 64-bit). ![]() ![]() Go to the and click download in the Debian section. However, updates will not be automatic and you will need to re-download the Cryptomator Debian package file for each new version. Going this route on Debian is not a big problem. When the upgrade is done, it’s time to install the software on Ubuntu.ĭo you need Cryptomator for Debian? If so, you’ll need to download the standalone Debian package file instead of activating a third-party software source. First, you will need to run the update and upgrade commands. ![]() The official Cryptomator PPA is on Ubuntu. Sudo add-apt-repository ppa:sebastian-stenzel/cryptomator The official Cryptomator PPA supports Ubuntu version 15.04+ as well as Ubuntu-based operating systems like Linux Mint, Elementary OS, KDE Neon, etc. To add the official PPA, open a terminal window and enter the command below. Using a PPA for software like this is a good thing, as it allows for constant updates directly from the developer. Installing Cryptomator for Ubuntu Desktop involves activating a third-party PPA. They also have apps for Mac, Windows, Android, and iOS. Note: This tool is not just for Linux users. Cryptomator works by encrypting files before they are uploaded and decrypting them as they are downloaded to ensure maximum privacy. It is a tool that acts as an intermediary for your data in the cloud, to increase privacy. If you’re a Linux user and regularly rely on cloud storage services, but get tired of big corporations digging through your files, consider giving Cryptomator a try. Not many cloud services provide encryption, so users need to protect data in the cloud before uploading it. However, as neat and convenient as they are, they come at the price of privacy. These services are easy to use, fast, and work on most platforms. Online storage services (also known as cloud drives) are necessary for anyone who needs data to be accessible anywhere and everywhere, a reliable backup, or to easily send or save files. ![]()
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