# IPFS Desktop (Linux)

#### Linux <a href="#linux" id="linux"></a>

1. Download the latest available `.deb` file from the [IPFS desktop downloads page (opens new window)](https://github.com/ipfs/ipfs-desktop/releases):
2. Open the `.deb` package in **Software Installer**:

   ![Right-click context menu of the IPFS deb package.](https://docs.ipfs.tech/assets/img/install-ubuntu-software-install.87eb7b01.png)
3. Click **Install** and wait for the installation to finish:

   ![Install screen within the Ubuntu software installation window.](https://docs.ipfs.tech/assets/img/install-ubuntu-install.0e3190ca.png)
4. Click **Applications** or press the Windows key on your keyboard.
5. Search for `IPFS` and select **IPFS Desktop**:

   ![Ubuntu search screen with IPFS desktop showing.](https://docs.ipfs.tech/assets/img/install-ubuntu-search-window.47ea221c.png)
6. You can now find an IPFS icon in the status bar:

   ![IPFS icon shown in the Ubuntu status bar.](https://docs.ipfs.tech/assets/img/install-ubuntu-ipfs-running-status-bar.c720bd22.png)

The IPFS desktop application has finished installing. You can now start to [add your site](https://docs.ipfs.tech/how-to/websites-on-ipfs/single-page-website/#add-your-site).