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How to Install Viber on Ubuntu and CentOS

November 23, 2017
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Install Viber
Install Viber

Install Viber on Ubuntu and CentOS

This post will help you to install Viber on Ubuntu. Viber is a messenger app that uses the internet to send messages, images, audio or video. You can also make phone calls and video calls to other Viber users for free.

The native Linux client is available for Ubuntu and Fedora Linux distributions but only for 64 bit systems. Click here to download the latest version of Viber.

Viber for Linux is suitable for Debian and RPM-based operating systems and comes in two formats. Please note that you need to install Viber on your mobile first to configure it on your desktop client. Once it is installed the messages will be shown on all devices. Viber Syncs your contacts and messages with your Mobile device.

  • Text, photo and sticker messages
  • Group conversations
  • Call any Viber user for free
  • Full sync between your mobile and your Linux Viber
  • Transfer ongoing calls between your mobile and your desktop
  • No registration, passwords or invitations required
  • Tested on: Ubuntu, Fedora

The installation is very simple and straightforward.

Ubuntu

Run the following commands to install Viber on Ubuntu:

wget http://download.cdn.viber.com/cdn/desktop/Linux/viber.deb
sudo dpkg -i viber.deb
sudo apt install -f

CentOS

yum install https://download.cdn.viber.com/desktop/Linux/viber.rpm

Fedora

dnf install http://download.cdn.viber.com/desktop/Linux/viber.rpm

openSUSE

zypper install http://download.cdn.viber.com/desktop/Linux/viber.rpm

Install Viber from Source

You can also install Viber from source archive.

wget http://download.cdn.viber.com/cdn/desktop/Linux/Viber.zip
unzip Viber.zip
sh Viber.sh

Uninstall Viber (Optional)

Uninstall Viber using the following single command:

sudo apt purge viber

That’s it!

Also Read: How to Install Facebook Messenger App on Ubuntu

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