# ![«Image: Devuan»](images/devuan-logo.png "Devuan") Devuan

## Download and install

```{tip}
Devuan is a systemd-free fork on Debian GNU/Linux, offering init options like SysVinit, OpenRC, and Runit.
```

### Distro repository

```{important}
Currently, the distro repository contains old and unsupported versions of Jami.
It is highly recommended to install Jami using one of the following methods:
* Download and install Jami from the [source](#source); or
* Download and install Jami as a [Flatpak](#flatpak).
```

```{note}
This edition of Jami for GNU/Linux is maintained by the community.
```

To download and install Jami from the distro repository, [click here to view the Jami listings in the distro repository](https://pkginfo.devuan.org/cgi-bin/policy-query.html?c=package&q=jami).

### Source

```{note}
This edition of Jami for GNU/Linux runs on Devuan.
```

#### Stable release

* Devuan 6

  To download and install Jami from a DEB installation file, [click here to download the DEB installation file for Devuan 6](https://dl.jami.net/ring-manual/debian_13/jami-all_amd64.deb).

  Alternatively, open the Terminal and enter the commands:

  ```bash
  sudo apt install gnupg dirmngr ca-certificates curl --no-install-recommends
  curl -s https://dl.jami.net/public-key.gpg | sudo tee /usr/share/keyrings/jami-archive-keyring.gpg > /dev/null
  sudo sh -c "echo 'deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/jami-archive-keyring.gpg] https://dl.jami.net/stable/debian_13/ jami main' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/jami.list"
  sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install jami
  ```

* Devuan 5 (64-bit)

  To download and install Jami from a DEB installation file, [click here to download the DEB installation file for Devuan 5 (64-bit)](https://dl.jami.net/ring-manual/debian_12/jami-all_amd64.deb).

  Alternatively, open the Terminal and enter the commands:

  ```bash
  sudo apt install gnupg dirmngr ca-certificates curl --no-install-recommends
  curl -s https://dl.jami.net/public-key.gpg | sudo tee /usr/share/keyrings/jami-archive-keyring.gpg > /dev/null
  sudo sh -c "echo 'deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/jami-archive-keyring.gpg] https://dl.jami.net/stable/debian_12/ jami main' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/jami.list"
  sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install jami
  ```

#### Beta release

* Devuan 6

  To download and install Jami from a DEB installation file, [click here to download the beta DEB installation file for Devuan 6](https://dl.jami.net/ring-manual-nightly/debian_13/jami-all_amd64.deb).

  Alternatively, open the Terminal and enter the commands:

  ```bash
  sudo apt install gnupg dirmngr ca-certificates curl --no-install-recommends
  curl -s https://dl.jami.net/public-key.gpg | sudo tee /usr/share/keyrings/jami-archive-keyring.gpg > /dev/null
  sudo sh -c "echo 'deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/jami-archive-keyring.gpg] https://dl.jami.net/nightly/debian_13/ jami main' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/jami.list"
  sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install jami
  ```

* Devuan 5 (64-bit)

  To download and install Jami from a DEB installation file, [click here to download the beta DEB installation file for Devuan 5 (64-bit)](https://dl.jami.net/ring-manual-nightly/debian_12/jami-all_amd64.deb).

  Alternatively, open the Terminal and enter the commands:

  ```bash
  sudo apt install gnupg dirmngr ca-certificates curl --no-install-recommends
  curl -s https://dl.jami.net/public-key.gpg | sudo tee /usr/share/keyrings/jami-archive-keyring.gpg > /dev/null
  sudo sh -c "echo 'deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/jami-archive-keyring.gpg] https://dl.jami.net/nightly/debian_12/ jami main' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/jami.list"
  sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install jami
  ```

### Flatpak

```{note}
Jami on Flathub runs on this GNU/Linux distribution.
```

To download and install Jami as a Flatpak, [click here to visit the Jami on Flathub setup page](flathub.md).