How To Install Steam on Fedora 40
In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Steam on Fedora 40. Fedora 40 is a cutting-edge Linux distribution known for its stability, security, and commitment to open-source software. As a gamer, you’ll be pleased to know that Fedora 40 is an excellent platform for gaming, thanks to the availability of Steam. Steam is the most popular digital distribution platform for PC games, offering a vast library of titles for Linux users. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the process of installing Steam on Fedora 40, enabling you to access your favorite games and enjoy an immersive gaming experience.
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 Steam on Fedora 40.
Prerequisites
Before we dive into the installation process, ensure that you have the following prerequisites in place:
- A server running one of the following operating systems: Fedora 40.
- It’s recommended that you use a fresh OS install to prevent any potential issues.
- You will need access to the terminal to execute commands. Fedora provides the Terminal application for this purpose. It can be found in your Applications menu.
- At least 4 GB of RAM.
- A modern graphics card with up-to-date drivers.
- A stable internet connection to download the necessary packages.
- A non-root sudo user or access to the root user. We recommend acting as a non-root sudo user, however, as you can harm your system if you’re not careful when acting as the root.
Install Steam on Fedora 40
Step 1. Update the System.
To ensure a successful installation of the Inkscape, it’s crucial to update your Fedora 40 system to the latest available version. Updating your system not only provides you with the latest security patches and bug fixes but also ensures that you have access to the most recent packages required for the installation. To update your Fedora 40 system, open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo dnf clean all sudo dnf update
This command will fetch the latest package information and install any available updates for your Fedora 40 system.
Step 2. Enabling RPM Fusion Repositories.
Run the following command to enable the RPM Fusion Free repository:
sudo dnf install https://download1.rpmfusion.org/free/fedora/rpmfusion-free-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm
Next, run this command to enable the RPM Fusion Nonfree repository:
sudo dnf install https://download1.rpmfusion.org/nonfree/fedora/rpmfusion-nonfree-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm
When prompted, enter your sudo password and press Enter to confirm the installation.
Step 3. Installing Steam.
With the RPM Fusion repositories enabled, we can now proceed with installing Steam on Fedora 40.
- Terminal Installation Method
Open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo dnf install steam
Wait for the installation process to complete. The terminal will download and install Steam along with its dependencies.
- Software Center Installation Method
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- Open the Software application and click on the search icon in the top-left corner.
- Type “Steam” in the search bar and press
Enter. - Click on the “Steam” search result to open the application page.
- Click the “Install” button to begin the installation process.
- Authenticate with your password when prompted and wait for the installation to finish.
Step 4. Launch Steam on Fedora.
Launch Steam by clicking on the Steam icon in the application menu or by running the steam command in the terminal.
Once the update is complete, the Steam login window will appear. Sign in with your existing Steam account or create a new one if you don’t have an account yet.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Steam. Thanks for using this tutorial for installing the Steam on Fedora 40 system. For additional help or useful information, we recommend you check the official Steam website.
