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Installing on Linux

Download Saymail for Linux. Choose from AppImage, .deb (Ubuntu/Debian), or .rpm (Fedora/RHEL) packages. The AppImage updates itself in-app; .deb/.rpm installs are updated by downloading the new package.

Bijgewerkt: 2026-09-07

Saymail is available for Linux in three convenient formats. Choose the one that best fits your distribution and preferences.

Choose Your Installation Method

  • Best for: Universal compatibility, portable use, or if you prefer a single executable
  • Distributions: Works on any modern Linux distribution (Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, etc.)
  • Setup: Just download, make executable, and run - no system dependencies or package manager required
  • Updates: Automatic, built-in to the application

.deb Package (For Debian/Ubuntu)

  • Best for: Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint, and other Debian-based systems
  • Setup: Install via graphical app store, apt, or dpkg command
  • Updates: Manual - download the new .deb and install it again when a new version ships
  • Desktop integration: Full system integration (menu, launcher, file associations)

.rpm Package (For Fedora/RHEL/openSUSE)

  • Best for: Fedora, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, openSUSE, and other RPM-based systems
  • Setup: Install via graphical software manager, dnf, or rpm command
  • Updates: Manual - download the new .rpm and install it again when a new version ships
  • Desktop integration: Full system integration (menu, launcher, file associations)

Installation Instructions

AppImage

Download

  1. Go to the Download page
  2. Click the Linux button to download the AppImage
  3. Or visit the Saymail releases page and find Saymail_X.X.X_amd64.AppImage

Install & Run

# Navigate to your Downloads folder
cd ~/Downloads

# Make the AppImage executable
chmod +x Saymail_*.AppImage

# Run it directly
./Saymail_*.AppImage

# (Optional) Move to Applications folder for easy access
mkdir -p ~/.local/bin
mv Saymail_*.AppImage ~/.local/bin/saymail

Create a Desktop Shortcut (Optional)

To add Saymail to your application menu:

cat > ~/.local/share/applications/saymail.desktop << 'EOF'
[Desktop Entry]
Type=Application
Name=Saymail
Exec=/path/to/Saymail_X.X.X_amd64.AppImage
Icon=saymail
Categories=Mail;
EOF

Replace /path/to/Saymail_X.X.X_amd64.AppImage with the actual path to your AppImage file.

Debian/Ubuntu (.deb)

Using the Software Center (GUI)

  1. Go to the Download page
  2. Click the Linux button and select “.deb (Ubuntu/Debian)”
  3. Or visit the Saymail releases page and download Saymail_X.X.X_amd64.deb
  4. Double-click the .deb file and click “Install”

Using the Command Line

# Download the package
cd ~/Downloads
wget https://github.com/Sefaja/Saymail-binaries/releases/download/vX.X.X/Saymail_X.X.X_amd64.deb

# Install it
sudo dpkg -i Saymail_X.X.X_amd64.deb

# If there are missing dependencies, run:
sudo apt-get install -f

Launch

  • Use your application menu to find “Saymail” and click to launch
  • Or from terminal: saymail

Fedora/RHEL/openSUSE (.rpm)

Using the Software Center (GUI)

  1. Go to the Saymail releases page
  2. Download Saymail_X.X.X_amd64.rpm
  3. Double-click the .rpm file and click “Install”

Using the Command Line (Fedora/RHEL/CentOS)

# Download the package
cd ~/Downloads
wget https://github.com/Sefaja/Saymail-binaries/releases/download/vX.X.X/Saymail_X.X.X_amd64.rpm

# Install it
sudo dnf install ./Saymail_X.X.X_amd64.rpm

Using the Command Line (openSUSE)

# Download the package
cd ~/Downloads
wget https://github.com/Sefaja/Saymail-binaries/releases/download/vX.X.X/Saymail_X.X.X_amd64.rpm

# Install it
sudo zypper install ./Saymail_X.X.X_amd64.rpm

Launch

  • Use your application menu to find “Saymail” and click to launch
  • Or from terminal: saymail

Updates

Update behavior on Linux depends on which package you installed.

AppImage: updates in-app

  1. Check on startup: Saymail checks for new versions when the app starts.
  2. Download: If a new version is available, it downloads automatically in the background.
  3. Install: You’ll be notified when a new version is ready to install.
  4. Restart: Click the update prompt to restart Saymail with the new version, replacing the running AppImage in place.

This uses Saymail’s built-in updater (the Tauri updater), independent of any system package manager.

.deb / .rpm: manual download and install

Saymail’s in-app updater only supports the AppImage. Installing via .deb or .rpm does not switch the installation to an AppImage, and it does not update itself automatically:

  1. Go to the Saymail releases page (or the Download page) when a new version ships.
  2. Download the new .deb or .rpm file.
  3. Install it the same way you installed the original package - sudo dpkg -i / sudo apt-get install -f, or sudo dnf install / sudo zypper install. This replaces the previous version; your data and settings are preserved because they live outside the package.

Troubleshooting Updates

AppImage update not working?

  • Ensure Saymail has internet access.
  • Check that you have write permissions to the AppImage file’s location.
  • Close and reopen Saymail to trigger a manual update check.

Running an old .deb/.rpm version? That’s expected until you manually install the newer package - see .deb / .rpm: manual download and install above.

Manual update:

  1. Go to the Saymail releases page
  2. Download the latest version for your preferred format.
  3. For AppImage: replace your old .AppImage file with the new one, or just let the in-app updater handle it.
  4. For .deb/.rpm: reinstall using the same installation method described above.

Uninstalling Saymail

AppImage

# Delete the AppImage file
rm ~/.local/bin/Saymail_*.AppImage

# Remove the desktop shortcut if you created one
rm ~/.local/share/applications/saymail.desktop

Debian/Ubuntu

sudo apt remove saymail

Fedora/RHEL/openSUSE

sudo dnf remove saymail    # Fedora/RHEL/CentOS
sudo zypper remove saymail # openSUSE

System Requirements

  • Supported distributions: Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 11+, Fedora 35+, RHEL 8+, openSUSE 15.3+, and other modern Linux distributions
  • Architecture: x86_64 (64-bit) only
  • RAM: 512 MB minimum, 2 GB recommended
  • Disk space: 200 MB for installation + data
  • Network: Internet connection for email sync and updates

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I run the AppImage portable? Yes! The AppImage can be run from any directory. You can keep it on a USB drive or use it across multiple machines.

Q: Will my settings/data be preserved across updates? Yes. All Saymail data (emails, settings, accounts) is stored separately from the application files and is preserved during automatic updates.

Q: How do I check which version I’m running? Open Saymail, go to Help > About Saymail to see the version number.

Q: Can I use the package manager (apt, dnf) to update Saymail? The AppImage updates itself in-app and doesn’t use apt or dnf at all. If you installed the .deb or .rpm package, there is no automatic update: download the new package from the releases page and install it the same way you installed the original - apt/dpkg or dnf/zypper/rpm both work for that manual reinstall.

Q: What if the AppImage won’t run? Try installing the required runtime libraries:

# Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt-get install libfuse2

# Fedora
sudo dnf install fuse-libs

# Arch
sudo pacman -S fuse2

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