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Use the fdisk command to list all available disk drives: fdisk -lĢ.

To check the NTP service status, use: timedatectl status Step 7: Partition the Disksġ.

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Next, enable Network Time Protocols (NTP) and allow the system to update the time via the Internet: timedatectl set-ntp true Step 6: Enable Network Time Protocols (NTP)

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If you want to install Arch Linux using a wireless Internet connection, consult the Arch Linux wiki’s wireless network configuration section. For example, run the following command to select a German keyboard layout: loadkeys de-latin1 Step 5: Check Your Internet ConnectionĬheck your Internet connection using the ping command: ping -c 3 To change the layout, use the appropriate layout file name with the loadkeys command. To list other available layouts, run: ls /usr/share/kbd/keymaps/**/*.map.gz Step 4: Set the Keyboard Layoutĭuring the Arch Linux installation, the default keymap is US. Select Boot Arch Linux (x86_64) and press Enter to start the setup process. The following screen shows up after Arch Linux boots:Ĥ. With the boot settings open, select the preferred install media (live USB or DVD). Depending on your system, pressing F2, F10, or F12 lets you choose the device the system boots from.ģ. With the Arch Linux ISO burned on a DVD or stored as a live USB, insert the installation media into your computer and restart.Ģ. Use a tool like Brasero or AnyBurn to burn the ISO you downloaded onto a blank DVD. You can also install Arch Linux from a DVD. If you are using Linux, create a live USB with the following command: dd bs=4M if=/path/to/archlinux.iso of=/dev/sdx status=progress & sync This app is available on both Linux and Windows systems. The simplest way to create a live USB of Arch Linux is to use an app like Etcher GUI. Once you have the Arch Linux ISO, you can create a live USB or burn it to a DVD. Step 2: Create a Live USB or Burn Arch Linux ISO to a DVD To download the ISO via torrent, choose between adding a magnet link to your BitTorrent app or downloading the torrent file.Īlternatively, scroll through the page until you find a mirror that’s closest to your current location. Step 1: Download the Arch Linux ISOĭownload the ISO from the Arch Linux download page. Install Arch Linux on your computer by following the steps outlined below. Make sure to back up relevant data before starting the installation process. Note: The installation requires formatting your hard drive.