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How To Install Telegram on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

Install Telegram on Ubuntu 20.04

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Telegram on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. For those of you who didn’t know, Telegram is a free and open-source instant messaging app that values users’ privacy and data encryption, which means as compared to Whatsapp all your messages will be on the company’s secure cloud in an encrypted form rather than on a local device. The benefit is, we can access our conversation on any device logged with the same account thus, they always are in synchronization.

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 Telegram Dekstop on Ubuntu 20.04 (Focal Fossa). You can follow the same instructions for Ubuntu 18.04, 16.04, and any other Debian-based distribution like Linux Mint.

Prerequisites

  • A server running one of the following operating systems: Ubuntu 20.04, 18.04, 16.04, and any other Debian-based distribution like Linux Mint.
  • It’s recommended that you use a fresh OS install to prevent any potential issues.
  • 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 Telegram on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa

Step 1. First, make sure that all your system packages are up-to-date by running the following apt commands in the terminal.

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2. Installing Telegram on Ubuntu 20.04.

  • Install Telegram on Ubuntu using Snap

Run the following commands below to install Telegram messenger:

sudo apt install snapd
sudo snap install telegram-desktop
  • Install Telegram from Ubuntu default repository

The easiest way to install the Telegram Desktop application is to open up a terminal and the following command:

sudo apt install telegram-desktop

Step 3. Accessing Telegram on Ubuntu.

Use your desktop menu to start the Telegram Desktop application. Alternatively, you can start the application by executing the below command:

telegram-desktop

Install Telegram on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Telegram. Thanks for using this tutorial for installing Telegram messenger on your Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa system. For additional help or useful information, we recommend you check the official Telegram website.

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r00t

r00t is a seasoned Linux system administrator with a wealth of experience in the field. Known for his contributions to idroot.us, r00t has authored numerous tutorials and guides, helping users navigate the complexities of Linux systems. His expertise spans across various Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, CentOS, and Debian. r00t's work is characterized by his ability to simplify complex concepts, making Linux more accessible to users of all skill levels. His dedication to the Linux community and his commitment to sharing knowledge makes him a respected figure in the field.
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