

If you have the version I have, you have to go into Settings > Configure Toolbar. Tick it, and this will show the hidden files for you. Click on View and select Show Hidden Files from the menu. Yours may not look this way, but we can set it to show them. Let's open Dolphin to get to the location where the file is to be added.ĭolphin may not be set to view hidden files. Don't panic, as I have included a Dropbox link from which you can get the file. It needs to be placed in the hidden directory /home//.retroshare/ directory. What we have to do here is to manually put in the file. The reason for this is that all installs of RetroShare need a file that is called bdboot.txt.

If I remember correctly, they will be either red or black. Take notice of the lights on the bottom of the snapshot. This will bring you to the log in.Īfter you log in with your username and password, that should bring you to the RetroShare main window. Under the Internet category, you will find RetroShare.įollow the Wizard and set up your username and password, then generate your own encryption code through your wizard.
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You will eventually need the plug-ins, so you might as well install them now. Using Synaptic, install RetroShare and the retroshare-plugins. OK, now that you reviewed the information, then you need to install RetroShare. So let's get started!įirst off probably the best thing to do is to read about RetroShare. Greetings Everyone! I've created this tutorial to help with the installation and setup of RetroShare.
