Desktop app guide
Set up AxCrypt on Linux
Install AxCrypt on supported Linux distributions using DEB or RPM packages, then sign in and manage encrypted files from the desktop app.Before you begin
Check compatibility
- Ubuntu 25.x or later
- Debian 13 Trixie or later
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 or later
- DEB and RPM package options
Download options
Choose the right installer
Use the recommended package for your device, or choose a specific package when your setup requires it.
Choose DEB or RPM
Use the DEB package for Ubuntu and Debian. Use the RPM package for Red Hat Enterprise Linux and compatible managed environments.
Install the package
Install using your distribution's normal software installer or package manager, then open AxCrypt from your applications menu.
Sign in with your AxCrypt account
Use the same AxCrypt account you use on other devices so shared files, passwords, and subscription features remain available.
Encrypt and manage files
Use the AxCrypt app to encrypt, open, decrypt, share keys, and manage protected files across local and supported cloud folders.
What you can do
Core workflows
- Native Linux desktop packages
- DEB and RPM distribution support
- No Wine or Mono requirement for the current app
- Cross-platform encrypted file access
Helpful notes
Best practices
- Use the package type that matches your distribution family.
- If your Linux version is older than the supported requirements, upgrade before installing the latest app.
- Keep shared encrypted files in folders synced by your chosen cloud provider when you need access from other devices.