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Installing on Linux

Download Saymail for Linux. Choose from AppImage, .deb (Ubuntu/Debian), or .rpm (Fedora/RHEL) packages with automatic updates.

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: Automatic via Tauri’s built-in updater (independent of apt)
  • 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: Automatic via Tauri’s built-in updater (independent of dnf)
  • 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 saymail.eu/releases 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 saymail.eu/releases 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://saymail.eu/releases/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 saymail.eu/releases
  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://saymail.eu/releases/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://saymail.eu/releases/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

Automatic Updates

Saymail on Linux includes automatic update checking and installation, just like on Windows and macOS.

How Updates Work

  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

Important: Updates and Installation Methods

Saymail uses its own built-in update mechanism (Tauri updater), which is independent of your system package manager. This ensures all users get updates at the same time and receive critical security patches immediately.

For .deb/.rpm users:

  • When an update is available, Saymail will download the AppImage version
  • The app will restart with the new AppImage, replacing the original installation
  • This is safe and expected — all user data and settings are preserved
  • You do not need to use apt or dnf to update Saymail; updates happen automatically within the app

Troubleshooting Updates

Updates not working?

  • Ensure Saymail has internet access
  • Check that you have write permissions in the Saymail installation directory
  • For .deb/.rpm: Tauri’s updater is independent of apt/dnf and will auto-update even if system updates are disabled
  • Close and reopen Saymail to trigger a manual update check

Manual update:

  1. Go to saymail.eu/releases
  2. Download the latest version for your preferred format
  3. For AppImage: Replace your old .AppImage file with the new one
  4. For .deb/.rpm: You can reinstall the new version using the same installation method, or let the auto-updater handle it

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? No. Saymail uses its own update mechanism (Tauri updater) which is independent of your distribution’s package manager. This ensures timely updates for security and features. You do not need to manually update via apt or dnf once installed.

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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