How to Install 1Password on Ubuntu Linux
1Password for Ubuntu Linux is a desktop app that stores all your passwords and credit card details behind a single master password. Getting the app set up on your Ubuntu desktop takes just a few minutes using the terminal and brings official support for Ubuntu versions 20.04 and 18.04 LTS.
Once installed, the app locks your sensitive data securely and fills in your web forms with one click. It also works smoothly with the GNOME Keyring on your system and matches your desktop dark mode settings automatically.
Install the 1Password DEB file by downloading it from the official website and opening it with Software Install. Alternatively, use the command line to add the 1Password repository and install it with apt. After installation, search for 1Password in the Activities overview to open it.
Install from the DEB file
To install 1Password on Ubuntu using the DEB file, download it from the official website. Then, simply click the downloaded file, and Ubuntu will open the installer to begin the setup. This is often the quickest way to get 1Password running on your Linux machine.
https://downloads.1password.com/linux/debian/amd64/stable/1password-latest.deb
The downloaded 1Password installer file will launch in Ubuntu. When prompted by the Ubuntu operating system, choose to Save File to begin the installation process.
By default, files are downloaded into the Downloads folder of your home directory. Use the file manager to browse the Downloads folder.
In the Downloads folder, right-click on the downloaded and select Open With Software Install, as shown above.
That will launch the Ubuntu apps center. Click Install to begin the installation.
You should be prompted for the account admin password. Confirm and complete the installation.
After installing, go to the Activities overview dashboard, search for 1Password, and select open.
That should do it!
Install from repository
You can install 1Password on Ubuntu using its official software source right from the command line by adding the 1Password repository. This method is great because it helps you get updates automatically later. First, you'll need to make sure you have 'curl' installed, and then you can add the 1Password repository key.
First, install curl by running the commands below:
sudo apt update sudo apt install curl
Next, add the 1Password repository key to Ubuntu
curl -sS https://downloads.1password.com/linux/keys/1password.asc | sudo gpg --dearmor --output /usr/share/keyrings/1password-archive-keyring.gpg
Then create a repository file.
echo 'deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/1password-archive-keyring.gpg] https://downloads.1password.com/linux/debian/amd64 stable main' | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/1password.list
To verify packages signatures and make sure they're authentic, add the lines below:
sudo mkdir -p /etc/debsig/policies/AC2D62742012EA22/ curl -sS https://downloads.1password.com/linux/debian/debsig/1password.pol | sudo tee /etc/debsig/policies/AC2D62742012EA22/1password.pol
Again
sudo mkdir -p /usr/share/debsig/keyrings/AC2D62742012EA22 curl -sS https://downloads.1password.com/linux/keys/1password.asc | sudo gpg --dearmor --output /usr/share/debsig/keyrings/AC2D62742012EA22/debsig.gpg
Finally, run the commands below to update and install 1Password
sudo apt update sudo apt install 1password
That should do it!
Conclusion:
This post showed you how to install 1Password on Ubuntu 20.04 | 18.04. If you find any error above, please use the form below to report.
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