How to Install ONLYOFFICE on Fedora Linux

ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors provides a complete office suite for creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with full Microsoft Office format compatibility. Whether you need to collaborate on team reports, build financial models, or design client presentations, ONLYOFFICE handles these tasks while keeping your files compatible with colleagues using Microsoft Office. By the end of this guide, you will have ONLYOFFICE installed and running on Fedora, ready for document editing with either automatic updates via Flatpak or manual version control via RPM.

Choose Your ONLYOFFICE Installation Method

You can install ONLYOFFICE on Fedora using two different methods, each with distinct advantages. The following table summarizes your options to help you choose the right approach for your needs.

Method	Channel	Version	Updates	Best For
Flatpak	Flathub	Latest stable	Automatic via flatpak update	Most users who want seamless updates and sandboxing
RPM Package	Official Download	Latest stable	Manual re-download required	Users who prefer traditional package management

For most users, we recommend the Flatpak method because it provides automatic updates and runs in a sandboxed environment for added security. However, the RPM method gives you more control but requires manual updates when new versions are released.

Install ONLYOFFICE via RPM Package

The RPM method downloads the official package directly from ONLYOFFICE and installs it using Fedora’s DNF package manager. This approach gives you direct control over which version to install.

Update Fedora Packages Before Installation

Before installing new software, it’s important to update your existing packages. This ensures compatibility and prevents potential conflicts with outdated dependencies. Run the following command to refresh your package cache and apply available updates. If updates seem slow, consider optimizing DNF performance on Fedora.

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Download the ONLYOFFICE RPM Package

Next, download the official ONLYOFFICE RPM package using wget. This command retrieves the latest version directly from the ONLYOFFICE download server:

wget https://download.onlyoffice.com/install/desktop/editors/linux/onlyoffice-desktopeditors.x86_64.rpm

The download saves the package to your current directory. Once complete, you can proceed with installation.

Install ONLYOFFICE Using DNF

With the package downloaded, install ONLYOFFICE using DNF. The following command installs the RPM file along with any required dependencies:

sudo dnf install ./onlyoffice-desktopeditors.x86_64.rpm

As a result, DNF automatically resolves and installs any dependencies that ONLYOFFICE requires to function properly.

Verify RPM Installation

After installation completes, verify that DNF installed ONLYOFFICE correctly by checking the package information:

rpm -q onlyoffice-desktopeditors

Expected output confirming successful installation:

onlyoffice-desktopeditors-8.x.x-1.x86_64

This version number confirms that your system has ONLYOFFICE installed and ready to use.

Install ONLYOFFICE via Flatpak

Alternatively, Flatpak provides a sandboxed installation that receives automatic updates through Flathub. We recommend this method for most desktop users because it simplifies maintenance and provides an additional security layer.

Enable Flathub Repository

Flatpak is pre-installed on Fedora Workstation, so you can proceed directly to configuring the Flathub repository. Flathub is the primary source for Flatpak applications and provides the latest ONLYOFFICE releases. Add Flathub to your system with the following command:

flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://dl.flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

Here, the --if-not-exists flag prevents errors if Flathub is already configured on your system. Once you add the repository, you can install any application available on Flathub.

Install ONLYOFFICE from Flathub

With Flathub enabled, install ONLYOFFICE using the Flatpak command:

flatpak install flathub org.onlyoffice.desktopeditors -y

In this command, the -y flag automatically confirms the installation prompts. As a result, Flatpak downloads the application and any required runtime dependencies without additional user input.

Verify Flatpak Installation

Next, confirm that Flatpak installed ONLYOFFICE successfully by checking the application information:

flatpak info org.onlyoffice.desktopeditors

Expected output showing installation details:

ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors

          ID: org.onlyoffice.desktopeditors
         Ref: app/org.onlyoffice.desktopeditors/x86_64/stable
        Arch: x86_64
      Branch: stable
      Origin: flathub
     Version: 8.x.x

Accordingly, this output confirms that your system has ONLYOFFICE installed from Flathub and displays the current version.

Troubleshoot Flatpak Installation Issues

If you encounter the following error during installation, Fedora may have disabled the Flathub remote:

error: Unable to load summary from remote flathub: Can't fetch summary from disabled remote 'flathub'

To resolve this issue, re-enable the Flathub repository:

flatpak remote-modify --enable flathub

After enabling Flathub, retry the installation command. If you need ONLYOFFICE to access files outside your home directory, you can grant broader filesystem permissions:

sudo flatpak override org.onlyoffice.desktopeditors --filesystem=host

Only use the filesystem override if you specifically need to access files in system directories. The default permissions are sufficient for most users working with files in their home folder.

Launch ONLYOFFICE on Fedora

Now that you have ONLYOFFICE installed, you can launch it using either the terminal or the graphical applications menu.

Launch ONLYOFFICE from Terminal

For RPM installations, launch ONLYOFFICE directly from the terminal:

onlyoffice-desktopeditors

If you installed via Flatpak, use the Flatpak run command instead:

flatpak run org.onlyoffice.desktopeditors

Either command opens the ONLYOFFICE start center, where you can then create new documents or open existing files.

Launch ONLYOFFICE from Applications Menu

Alternatively, for a graphical approach, you can launch ONLYOFFICE through GNOME’s application menu:

1. Press the Super key or click Activities in the top-left corner
2. Type “OnlyOffice” in the search field
3. Click the ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors icon to launch the application

Manage ONLYOFFICE on Fedora

After installation, you may need to update ONLYOFFICE or remove it from your system. The following sections cover management tasks for both installation methods.

Update ONLYOFFICE

Flatpak installations receive updates automatically when you run the Flatpak update command. To check for and install updates for all Flatpak applications including ONLYOFFICE:

flatpak update

RPM installations require manual updates. To upgrade to a newer version, download the latest RPM package from the official website and reinstall it:

wget https://download.onlyoffice.com/install/desktop/editors/linux/onlyoffice-desktopeditors.x86_64.rpm
sudo dnf install ./onlyoffice-desktopeditors.x86_64.rpm

Because of this, DNF automatically handles the upgrade when you install a newer version of the same package.

Remove ONLYOFFICE

If you no longer need ONLYOFFICE, remove it using the appropriate command for your installation method.

For RPM installations, use DNF to remove the package:

sudo dnf remove onlyoffice-desktopeditors

Then, verify that DNF removed the package:

rpm -q onlyoffice-desktopeditors

You should see the following output confirming removal:

package onlyoffice-desktopeditors is not installed

Additionally, to remove user-specific configuration files and cached data, you can optionally delete the ONLYOFFICE settings directory:

rm -rf ~/.config/onlyoffice

For Flatpak installations, use the uninstall command with the --delete-data flag to remove the application and its configuration:

flatpak uninstall --delete-data org.onlyoffice.desktopeditors -y

Finally, to clean up unused Flatpak runtimes that Flatpak installed as dependencies, run:

flatpak uninstall --unused

Flatpak stores application data separately in ~/.var/app/org.onlyoffice.desktopeditors/. The --delete-data flag removes this data, but if you skipped that flag, you can manually delete residual data with rm -rf ~/.var/app/org.onlyoffice.desktopeditors/ after confirming you no longer need any saved preferences.

Conclusion

You now have ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors installed on Fedora with your choice of Flatpak or RPM packaging. The Flatpak method provides automatic updates through Flathub, while the RPM approach offers traditional package management for users who prefer manual control. To extend your setup, consider exploring ONLYOFFICE’s comparison with LibreOffice or configuring cloud storage integration for collaborative document editing.