How To Install KeePassXC on Manjaro
In this tutorial, we will show you how to install KeePassXC on Manjaro. KeePassXC is a cross-platform password manager that allows you to securely store and manage your passwords, usernames, and other sensitive data. It is an open-source fork of the popular KeePassX password manager, offering additional features and improvements. KeePassXC uses industry-standard encryption algorithms to protect your data, ensuring that your information remains safe from prying eyes.
This article assumes you have at least basic knowledge of Linux, know how to use the shell, and most importantly, you host your site on your own VPS. The installation is quite simple and assumes you are running in the root account, if not you may need to add ‘sudo‘ to the commands to get root privileges. I will show you the step-by-step installation of the KeePassXC password manager on a Manjaro Linux.
Prerequisites
- A server or desktop running one of the following operating systems: Manjaro, and other Arch-based distributions.
- Basic familiarity with the command line interface (CLI).
- SSH access to the server (or just open Terminal if you’re on a desktop).
- A stable internet connection is crucial for downloading and installing packages. Verify your connection before proceeding.
- Access to a Manjaro Linux system with a non-root sudo user or root user.
Install KeePassXC on Manjaro
Step 1. Update Your System.
Before diving into the installation process, ensure your Manjaro system is ready. Start by updating your system to the latest version to avoid any compatibility issues. Open your terminal and execute:
sudo pacman -Syu
Step 2. Installing KeePassXC on Manjaro.
- Installing KeePassXC from Official Repositories
The simplest and most straightforward method to install KeePassXC on Manjaro is using the official repositories. This method ensures that you receive updates and bug fixes through the standard system update process. To install KeePassXC from the official repositories, follow these steps:
sudo pacman -S keepassxc
To verify that KeePassXC has been successfully installed, run the following command in the terminal:
keepassxc --version
Once finished, you can launch KeePassXC from your application menu or by typing keepassxc in the terminal.
- Installing KeePassXC from AUR
The Arch User Repository (AUR) is a community-driven repository for Arch Linux and its derivatives, including Manjaro. It contains a wide range of packages that are not available in the official repositories. To install KeePassXC from the AUR, follow these steps:
sudo pacman -S yay
Once the AUR helper is installed, search for the KeePassXC package using the following command:
yay -Ss keepassxc
Install KeePassXC by running:
yay -S keepassxc
Wait for the installation process to complete. You can now launch KeePassXC from your application menu or by typing keepassxc in the terminal.
- Installing KeePassXC using Snap
Snap is another universal packaging system developed by Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu. While Snap is not as widely used on Manjaro as Flatpak, it is still possible to install KeePassXC using Snap. Follow these steps:
sudo pacman -S snapd
Enable the Snap systemd unit:
sudo systemctl enable --now snapd.socket
Install KeePassXC using Snap:
sudo snap install keepassxc
After the installation is complete, you can launch KeePassXC from your application menu or by running the following command in the terminal:
sudo snap install keepassxc
- Installing KeePassXC using Flatpak
Flatpak is a universal packaging system that allows you to install applications across various Linux distributions. To install KeePassXC using Flatpak on Manjaro, follow these steps:
sudo pacman -S flatpak
Add the Flathub repository, which is the main repository for Flatpak applications:
flatpak remote-add --user --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
Install KeePassXC using Flatpak:
flatpak install --user flathub org.keepassxc.KeePassXC
Once the installation is complete, you can launch KeePassXC from your application menu or by running the following command in the terminal:
flatpak run org.keepassxc.KeePassXC
Congratulations! You have successfully installed KeePassXC. Thanks for using this tutorial to install the latest version of the KeePassXC password manager on the Manjaro system. For additional help or useful information, we recommend you check the official KeePassXC website.
