How to Install 1Password on Ubuntu Linux
1Password for Ubuntu Linux is a desktop app that stores your passwords and credit card details behind a single master password. Setting up the app on your Ubuntu desktop takes 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 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
You can install 1Password on Ubuntu using the official DEB file by downloading the package and opening it directly with your desktop installer. This method gets the application running on your system quickly without needing the command line, and you can grab the file straight from the official 1Password website to start setup right away.
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
To install 1Password on Ubuntu using the official software repository, you add the vendor source directly to your command line so the system can fetch automatic updates. This approach requires curl and the 1Password repository key, ensuring your password manager stays up to date alongside your regular system packages.
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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