Installation of the Mattermost-Client for Linux

The Mattermost client is available as an unofficial version for Debian-based operating systems as a Debian package.

Important: The application has to be updated by downloading it again.

  • Installation and update of the client (Debian package)

    1. Software Download

    At the command line, set up the Mattermost repository on your system:
    curl -o- https://deb.packages.mattermost.com/setup-repo.sh | sudo bash

    2. Installing the application

    Install the Mattermost Desktop App:
    sudo apt install mattermost-desktop

    3. Update the application

    If needed, update the Mattermost Desktop App:
    sudo apt upgrade mattermost-desktop

  • Initial configuration

    1. Adding the Münster University Server

    After opening, add the server: Choose a description for the server (e.g. Universität Münster), enter https://mattermost.uni-muenster.de as the server address and click "Add".

    1. Adding the Münster University Server
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    2. Sign In

    Sign in with your university ID and password.

    2. Sign In