6 Things You MUST Do After Installing Arch Linux (Archinstall Guide)
Just installed Arch Linux using the archinstall script and not sure what to do next? In this video, I’ll walk you through the essential steps to take after a fresh Arch Linux installation to make your system stable, secure, and ready for daily use.
We’ll start by updating the system, then install a powerful backup tool called Timeshift, set up essential packages every Arch user should have, install an AUR helper, enable a firewall for better security, and finally configure automatic time synchronization.
If you're new to Arch Linux, these steps will help you turn a minimal installation into a solid working system.
This guide is perfect for:
• Beginners who installed Arch using archinstall
• Developers setting up an Arch Linux environment
• Anyone looking to properly configure their Arch system after installation
1️⃣ Update the System - sudo pacman -Syu
2️⃣ Install Timeshift (System Backup) - sudo pacman -S timeshift
3️⃣ Install Essential Packages - sudo pacman -S base-devel git neovim htop firefox networkmanager
4️⃣ Install an AUR Helper (yay) - git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/yay.git
5️⃣ Install and Enable Firewall - sudo pacman -S ufw
6️⃣ Enable Time Synchronization - timedatectl set-ntp true
Arch Linux gives you full control over your system. Setting up these essentials will help you keep your system stable, secure, and ready for development or daily use.
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