LINUX GUIDE · UPDATED AUGUST 2026
aMule for Linux: install and connect
Install aMule 3.0.0 on Linux with distribution packages, Flatpak or AppImage, then configure Kad, eD2K servers and firewall ports.
Choose an aMule package
Distribution package
Usually the simplest installation and update path. The version depends on your distribution.
Flatpak or AppImage
The 3.0.0 release provides modern x86-64 and ARM64 options. Verify the architecture before downloading.
Build from source
Useful for developers and unusual systems, but it adds dependency and maintenance work.
View the official aMule 3.0.0 release
Connect aMule to Kad and eD2K
- Install aMule from a trusted repository or the official release page.
- Select incoming TCP and UDP ports and allow only those ports in the host firewall.
- Add a current server.met source or connect to one known live server.
- Bootstrap Kad from known clients or a trusted nodes.dat source.
- Confirm Kad is connected and the server status is not reporting Low ID.
The concepts are the same as in our server, Kad and ED2K guide, although menu names vary between eMule and aMule.
Headless and remote use
Advanced users can separate the aMule daemon from its graphical or web interface. If you expose remote control, bind it conservatively, use strong credentials and place it behind an encrypted VPN or reverse proxy rather than publishing it directly to the internet.
Frequently asked questions
Is eMule available for Linux?
The original eMule client targets Windows. aMule is a separate cross-platform client for the same eD2K and Kad network family.
What is the latest aMule version?
The aMule project released version 3.0.0 on 8 June 2026.
Does aMule use the same servers as eMule?
It supports the same eD2K and Kad network family, so current compatible server data can be used.