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Old 01-09-2021, 09:02 PM   #1
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Finding my App in "Startup Applications." Ubuntu 20.04 lts

Ubuntu 20.04 lts

I installed a new app, and locked it to my launcher.
I want this app to startup, upon the system booting.
I found "Startup Applications" and attempted to browse and find my application to add to "Startup Applications;" however, I do not know where to go (once I click browse) to find my new app.
 
Old 01-10-2021, 06:37 AM   #2
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Ubuntu 20.04 lts

I installed a new app, and locked it to my launcher.
I want this app to startup, upon the system booting.
I found "Startup Applications" and attempted to browse and find my application to add to "Startup Applications;" however, I do not know where to go (once I click browse) to find my new app.
What is the new app you've installed?

What desktop environment are you using on Ubuntu 20.04?
 
Old 01-10-2021, 07:16 AM   #3
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Start typing its name, perhaps?
 
Old 01-10-2021, 09:07 AM   #4
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Start typing its name, perhaps?
That doesn't work.
 
Old 01-10-2021, 09:08 AM   #5
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What is the new app you've installed?

What desktop environment are you using on Ubuntu 20.04?
The new app is "Private Internet Access." It's a VPN.
 
Old 01-10-2021, 09:21 AM   #6
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It installs under /opt/piavpn. And symlinks /opt/piavpn/bin/piactl to /usr/local/bin/piactl.

Its desktop file is /usr/share/applications/piavpn.desktop.
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Old 01-10-2021, 11:22 AM   #7
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It installs under /opt/piavpn. And symlinks /opt/piavpn/bin/piactl to /usr/local/bin/piactl.

Its desktop file is /usr/share/applications/piavpn.desktop.
hmm, I get the following folders when I try to add it to startup:
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Old 01-10-2021, 11:29 AM   #8
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Go to + Other Locations, from there select Computer > usr > share > applications > Private Internet Access.
 
Old 01-10-2021, 11:41 AM   #9
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Go to + Other Locations, from there select Computer > usr > share > applications > Private Internet Access.
I got this far. It must not have the name "Private Internet Access."
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Old 01-10-2021, 11:42 AM   #10
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Ok. Then search for piavpn.desktop instead.
 
Old 01-10-2021, 12:04 PM   #11
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Ok. Then search for piavpn.desktop instead.
hmmm, I added it, but rebooting doesn't force the app to start....
thanks for your help thus far
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Old 01-10-2021, 12:22 PM   #12
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TBH, I'm not quite sure what you're trying to achieve here. The desktop file is for pia-client, do you want it to be started automatically on login?

I'm asking because the app provides a systemd service unit for pia-server, so it will be started anyway.
 
Old 01-10-2021, 12:51 PM   #13
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TBH, I'm not quite sure what you're trying to achieve here. The desktop file is for pia-client, do you want it to be started automatically on login?

I'm asking because the app provides a systemd service unit for pia-server, so it will be started anyway.
I want the application to start upon boot up. Then it will connect to the server I believe.
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Old 01-10-2021, 01:36 PM   #14
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Why don't you follow their tutorial then?
 
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Old 01-10-2021, 01:57 PM   #15
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Why don't you follow their tutorial then?
I believe the "file" I'm looking for is pia-client. Just can't find it in all the folders.
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