How To Install nss-softokn on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install nss-softokn in AlmaLinux 8. nss-softokn is Network Security Services Softoken Module

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install nss-softokn on AlmaLinux 8.

What is `nss-softokn`

Network Security Services Softoken Cryptographic Module

We can use yum or dnf to install nss-softokn on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install nss-softokn.

Install nss-softokn on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install nss-softokn using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install nss-softokn

Install nss-softokn on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install nss-softokn using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install nss-softokn

How To Uninstall nss-softokn on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the nss-softokn package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove nss-softokn

References

nss-softokn website

Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install nss-softokn on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.