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How to Install Wire on Ubuntu: A Step-by-Step Guide

Richard

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Wire is an encrypted instant messaging and productivity platform compatible with numerous operating systems, including Linux. This tutorial covers two methods of installing Wire on Ubuntu 16.04 and 18.04 desktops: through a DEB package or the Ubuntu snap package management system. The platform offers end-to-end encryption and supports text, voice, video, and media, fostering secure…

Wire is a popular, cross-platform, encrypted instant messaging and collaboration platform created by Wire Swiss. It is available for iOS, Android, Linux, Windows, macOS, and Web browser clients.

This brief tutorial will show students and new users how to install the Wire desktop app on Ubuntu 16.04 and 18.04 desktops.

Wire brings teams together to collaborate on projects so work can get done as quickly and efficiently as possible. Wire can help your team communicate and collaborate, whether you’re a small or large enterprise. And these conversations will be available on the desktop, mobile devices, and everywhere you have Wire installed.

Text, voice, video, and media on Wire are always end-to-end encrypted 1:1 and in groups, so all your conversations are secure and private.

When you’re ready to install Wire for Linux, follow the steps below:

Below are two options available when installing Wire on Ubuntu desktops…. You can select either one to get it installed…

Install Wire DEB Package

To install Wire using its DEB package, select it at the link below.DEB version… 64-bit should be good if your system supports it. Then download it to your desktop (usually to the Downloads folder of your Home directory).

https://wire.com/download/

Wire ubuntu install

Download and save the file to your desktop… usually in your Home directory’s ~/Downloads folder.

Wire desktop app

After downloading, navigate to your Downloads folder, right-click the downloaded file, and select Open With Software Install.

Wire desktop app

When Ubuntu Software opens, click Install to begin the installation.

Wire desktop app

That should prompt you to type and confirm your password before the installation can continue. The Wire should be installed and ready to use when you’re done. To launch it, go to the Activities Overview, search Wire, and launch it.

wire desktop app install

Install Wire via Snap

Wire can also be installed via Ubuntu snap package management. This might be the quickest way to install Wire.

Snaps are applications packaged with dependencies to run on all popular Linux distributions from a single build. They update automatically and roll back gracefully.

To install via Snap, run the commands below

sudo apt install snapd
sudo snap install wire

That’s it!

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Richard, the owner and lead writer at Geek Rewind, is a tech enthusiast passionate about simplifying complex IT topics. His years of hands-on experience in system administration and enterprise IT operations have honed his ability to provide practical insights and solutions. Richard aims to make technology more accessible and actionable. He’s deeply committed to the Geek Rewind community, always ready to answer questions and engage in discussions. He enjoys watching football, cheering for the Minnesota Vikings, and spending time with his family when he’s not writing or managing Geek Rewind.

Comments

  1. AYDIN Avatar
    AYDIN

    Good day,
    wire is installed my computer. i can use it for message and sound but camera doesnt work. How can i use with cam?

    Reply
  2. Paydin Avatar
    Paydin

    Same problem. My camera doesn’t work with Wire linux desktop app.

    Reply
  3. TH Avatar
    TH

    Idem, Wire does’nt find the camera, but I can use my camera with other apps, So what’s wrong in wire ? no help about ubuntu on the wire website !

    Reply
  4. Linux Avatar
    Linux

    You should add camera permission to the wire app. Type in console:

    sudo snap connect wire:camera core:camera

    Reply

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