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# IPFS Desktop (Linux)

IPFS Desktop (Linux Setup)

#### 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://3012111568-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fn4PkwKyPvID2082agde0%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-30d7583c656c4159998bb0ade334cf0daac7680c%2Fipfs-desktop-linux-01.png?alt=media)
3. Click **Install** and wait for the installation to finish:

   ![Install screen within the Ubuntu software installation window.](https://3012111568-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fn4PkwKyPvID2082agde0%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-9db44c651d84c0cf4a51487cb9ad105c0863a421%2Fipfs-desktop-linux-02.png?alt=media)
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://3012111568-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fn4PkwKyPvID2082agde0%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-06115dd8b0d7dc59cd9b27b756942077486b1ab3%2Fipfs-desktop-linux-03.png?alt=media)
6. You can now find an IPFS icon in the status bar:

   ![IPFS icon shown in the Ubuntu status bar.](https://3012111568-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fn4PkwKyPvID2082agde0%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-f669780f57b14b57d666523c24fc69991d25d59a%2Fipfs-desktop-linux-04.png?alt=media)

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).