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Version: 4.0.0

Installation on Linux (AppImage with AppImageLauncher)

The OpenCloud Desktop Client is available as an AppImage for Linux.
Using AppImageLauncher is recommended to ensure proper system integration, menu entries, and simplified updates.

Install AppImageLauncher​

AppImageLauncher integrates AppImages into your system and manages them like regular applications.

Follow the installation instructions here:

AppImageLauncher Installation Guide

Download the OpenCloud AppImage​

Download the latest or desired .AppImage version from the official release page:

Save the file to your preferred download directory.

Integrate the AppImage​

Once AppImageLauncher is installed:

  1. Right-click the downloaded OpenCloud.AppImage.
  2. Select “Open with AppImageLauncher”.
  3. Confirm integration when prompted.

AppImageLauncher will automatically:

  • store the AppImage in the correct location
  • register a menu entry
  • ensure the app behaves like a native application

Launching OpenCloud Desktop​

After integration, you can start the client as usual through your application menu:

  • open your Application Launcher
  • search for OpenCloud Desktop
  • start the application

The client will guide you through the initial setup.

Updating the AppImage​

When a new version is available, download the updated AppImage from GitHub.
AppImageLauncher will detect it and offer to replace the existing version automatically.

Uninstallation​

To remove the OpenCloud Desktop Client:

  1. Open your application menu.
  2. Search for OpenCloud Desktop
  3. Select the option to remove or uninstall the AppImage (menu wording may vary depending on distribution and launcher).

AppImageLauncher will cleanly remove the integrated AppImage.