Ubuntu: ID-software installation, updating and removal

For Ubuntu, it is most convenient to install ID-software using an automated script.

To do this, you need to first save the script to your hard disk and then run it in the Terminal window.

Software installation

3. Run the AutoScript:
   To run the script, enter the following Terminal command and press  Enter.

4. Enter user password:
   There's nothing going on when you write your password – don't let it get in the way 🙂 When you have entered the password in the correct format, press Enter.
5. You will see the question “Do you want to continue?”:
   In a few moments, the question "Do you want to continue? [Y/n]” remains on the Terminal.
6. In order to continue, please agree by entering Y using the keyboard and press Enter.

If you use a version of Ubuntu supported by ID-software, ID-software should be installed successfully.

NB! Ubuntu 21.10 and 22.04 is installed by default as Firefox SNAP, in which the ID card cannot be used for online authentication and signing.
To resolve the situation in the Firefox browser with an ID card for authentication and signing on the web, you should install the regular version of Firefox.
(Removing Firefox SNAP will remove ALL users' Firefox profiles. We recommend backing up Mozilla Firefox profiles before removing Firefox SNAP)

Removing Mozilla Firefox SNAP and installing the regular version

1. Remove the Firefox snap version by entering the following commands:

Please note! The last command will also remove ALL personal information from Firefox, including browsing history, saved passwords, bookmarks, and more. If necessary, you should sync your data with your Firefox account or manually save it.

2. For the latest stable version of Firefox, use the following command:

3. To ensure that updates are not reinstalled as a Firefox SNAP, please enter the following command:

When the text editor opens, add the following lines (one after the other) to it (after the third line, add an empty line):

Press Ctrl+X, then Y or y and Enter to save changes.

4. Install Firefox without snap by entering the command:

Press Y or y when prompted to confirm the action at the command prompt.

Software update

For security, ease of use and reliability, it is important to keep all software on your computer up to date.

To update the ID-software, open Terminal, add the following command

and press Enter. After that, enter the password for the computer and then press Enter again. If there is a new version of the ID-software, it will be installed on the computer.

Software removal

Removing the software is similar to installing the software – please follow the instructions below and everything should go quickly and conveniently!

1. Download the software removal script:
   You can find it here: https://installer.id.ee/media/install-scripts/uninstall-open-eid.sh
2. Open the Terminal and locate the script directory:
   Open the terminal and navigate to the directory where you saved the installation script using the “cd Folder name” command. Don't add quotes! For example, a navigation command might look like this:

3. Run AutoScript:
   To run the script, enter the following Terminal command and press  Enter. 

4. Enter user password:
   There's nothing going on when you write your password – don't let it get in the way 🙂 When you have entered the password in the correct format, press Enter.
5. You will see the question “Do you want to continue?”:
   In a few moments, the question "Do you want to continue? [Y/n]” remains on the Terminal.
   It should look like this on your screen:
   
6. In order to continue, please agree by entering Y using the keyboard and press Enter

Now the ID-software and related packages have been removed from the computer!