Workstatus Desktop App Installation Guide – Ubuntu 26 Beta Version

Note: This installation guide is specifically for the Ubuntu 26 Beta version of the Workstatus Desktop App.

Step 1: Download the Workstatus App

• Download the Workstatus Desktop.deb package for Ubuntu 26 Beta.
• Save the downloaded Workstatus-Desktop.deb file in an easily accessible location, such as the Downloads folder.

Step 2: Install the Workstatus App

2.1 Open Terminal

Open the Terminal application on your Ubuntu 26 system.

2.2 Remove the Existing Workstatus Installation

If an older version of Workstatus is already installed, run:

• sudo dpkg -r workstatus-desktop

Enter your system password when prompted.

2.3 Remove the Existing Workstatus Folder

Run the following command:

• rm -rf ~/Workstatus

2.4 Install the Ubuntu 26 Beta Package

Navigate to the directory where the Workstatus-Desktop.deb file was downloaded.
For example:

• cd ~/Downloads

Then install the application:

• sudo apt install ./Workstatus-Desktop.deb

Follow the instructions displayed in the Terminal.

2.5 Add the Current User to the Input Group

Run:

• sudo usermod -aG input $USER

This permission is required for the Workstatus application to access the necessary system input information.

2.6 Restart the System

Restart the Ubuntu system to apply the newly added group permissions.

• sudo reboot

2.7 Verify the Input Group

After the system restarts, open Terminal and run:

• newgrp input

Verify that the current system username is displayed correctly.

Step 3: Open the Workstatus App

After restarting the system:

• Open the Workstatus application.
• Wait for the application to initialize.
• An authentication pop-up will appear.

Step 4: Authenticate Using the System Password

After opening Workstatus, an Authentication pop-up will appear.

• Enter your Ubuntu system password.
• Click Authenticate.
• Wait for the authentication process to complete.

Important: Enter the password of the currently logged-in Ubuntu system user.

Step 5: Backend App Setup

After successful authentication:

• The Workstatus application will start the backend setup process.
• For a few seconds, a pop-up will appear indicating that the backend application is being downloaded.
• The backend application and the required source/setup files will be downloaded automatically.
• The downloaded setup files will be executed automatically.
• Wait until the backend setup process is completed.

Once the setup is complete, the Workstatus Login screen will be displayed.

Important: Do not close the Workstatus application while the backend setup is in progress.

Step 6: Log in to Workstatus

Once the Workstatus Login screen appears:

• Enter your Workstatus account credentials.
• Click Login.
• Wait for the application to connect and initialize.
• After successful login, Workstatus will be ready to use.

Installation Flow

Download App → Install .deb Package → Add Input Permission → Restart System → Open Workstatus → Authenticate → Backend Setup → Login

Important Notes

• This guide is applicable to the Ubuntu 26 Beta version.
• Make sure you have sudo/root privileges before starting the installation.
• Restart the system after adding the user to the input group.
• Do not close the application while the backend application is being downloaded or configured.
• Use the correct Ubuntu system password during authentication.
• Ensure the Workstatus .deb package is downloaded completely before starting the installation.

Updated on: 07/09/2026