.. _downloading_and_installing:

Downloading and installing
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In order to download and install Jami, first go to Jami’s
`download page <https://jami.net/en/download>`_ and select the appropriate
platform for your software.

For Gnome/Linux clients
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Installing via the terminal
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To install Jami from the terminal, you just need to follow these next steps:

  1. Select your Linux distribution (e.g., Debian 8).
  2. Copy the commands in the dark box and paste them in a terminal. It’s possible that you need root access for this.
  3. Execute the commands.

Installing using binary packages
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If you wish to use an installator and install Jami manually, go to Jami’s
`manual installation <https://jami.net/en/download/gnu-linux/manual>`_ page and
follow these steps:

  1. Select your Linux distribution from the drop-down list.
  2. Download and execute the daemon installer.
  3. Download and execute the client installer.


Whether you install Jami via the terminal or binary packages, Jami should have
been installed on your operating system and should appear in your applications
list.

Troubleshooting
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