Linux Mint: Install and update Flash Player - Here's how

If you want to install and update the Flash Player on Linux Mint, only a few steps are necessary. We show you how to do this in this practical tip.

Install and update Flash Player on Linux Mint

To install the Flash Player, you first have to open the terminal.

1. Enter the command "sudo apt-get install pepperflashplugin-nonfree" and confirm with [Enter]. For security reasons, you must now enter the administrator password.
2. The program is now downloaded and installed. Wait for this process to finish.
3. You should then use the "sudo update-pepperflashplugin-nonfree –status" command to check whether an update is available.
4. If this is the case, you can download and install the update with the command "sudo update-pepperflashplugin-nonfree –install". Then restart the PC.

We'll tell you how to protect Linux Mint from viruses and malware in the next practical tip.