How To Install python3-keyring on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install python3-keyring in AlmaLinux 8. python3-keyring is Python 3 library to access the system keyring service

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install python3-keyring on AlmaLinux 8.

What is python3-keyring

The Python keyring lib provides a easy way to access the system keyring service from python. It can be used in any application that needs safe password storage. The keyring services supported by the Python keyring lib * OSXKeychain * KDEKWallet * GnomeKeyring * SecretServiceKeyring * WinVaultKeyring Besides these native password storing services provided by operating systems. Python keyring lib also provides following build-in keyrings. * Win32CryptoKeyring * CryptedFileKeyring * UncryptedFileKeyring

We can use yum or dnf to install python3-keyring on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install python3-keyring.

Install python3-keyring 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 python3-keyring using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install python3-keyring

Install python3-keyring 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 python3-keyring using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install python3-keyring

How To Uninstall python3-keyring on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the python3-keyring package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove python3-keyring

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install python3-keyring on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.