FunOS

The Mullvad Browser is a privacy-focused web browser developed by the Tor Project in collaboration with Mullvad VPN. It is designed to minimize tracking and fingerprinting, offering a browsing experience that prioritizes user anonymity — even without using a VPN. On FunOS, installing Mullvad Browser is straightforward, as it uses the same package repository system as Ubuntu.

In this guide, you will learn step-by-step how to install, launch, and uninstall Mullvad Browser on FunOS.

What is Mullvad Browser?

Mullvad Browser is built by the Tor Project, the same organization behind the Tor Browser, but it is meant to be used without connecting to the Tor network. Instead, it is optimized for use with VPNs or other privacy tools like Mullvad VPN.

Unlike traditional browsers, Mullvad Browser focuses on reducing the amount of information websites can collect about you. It includes privacy features such as:

• Anti-fingerprinting protection: Prevents websites from identifying your system based on your browser or hardware characteristics.
• No telemetry or tracking: Mullvad Browser does not collect or send user data.
• Private browsing by default: Cookies, browsing history, and cache are cleared automatically after each session.
• Tor Browser privacy technology: Shares most of the anti-tracking technology developed for Tor Browser, but routes traffic through the regular internet or VPN.

Mullvad Browser is available for Linux, Windows, and macOS — and works perfectly on FunOS, since it’s based on Ubuntu.

How to Install Mullvad Browser on FunOS

Follow these steps carefully to install Mullvad Browser on FunOS.

Step 1: Open a Terminal

You can open the Terminal in any of the following ways:

• Click Menu in the lower-left corner of the screen, then select Terminal
• Click the Terminal icon in the Tray
• Press Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard

Step 2: Update the Package List

Before installing any new software, it’s a good idea to update your package list:

sudo apt update

Step 3: Install the Necessary Dependencies

Install the tools needed to add the Mullvad repository:

sudo apt install apt-transport-https curl

Step 4: Add the GPG Key

Download and add the official Mullvad GPG key to verify the authenticity of the packages:

sudo curl -fsSLo /usr/share/keyrings/mullvad-keyring.asc https://repository.mullvad.net/deb/mullvad-keyring.asc

Step 5: Add the Repository

Add the Mullvad Browser repository to your system:

echo "deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/mullvad-keyring.asc arch=$( dpkg --print-architecture )] https://repository.mullvad.net/deb/stable stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mullvad.list

Step 6: Update the Package List Again

After adding the new repository, update the package list again so your system recognizes the new source:

sudo apt update

Step 7: Install Mullvad Browser

Now install Mullvad Browser with the following command:

sudo apt install mullvad-browser

Step 8: Reload the Menu

After installation, reload the menu so the new entry appears:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
• Click Reload menu.

Launching Mullvad Browser

Once installed, you can open Mullvad Browser by following these steps:

1. Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2. Navigate to the Internet section.
3. Click Mullvad Browser.

The browser will launch with privacy-focused settings by default. You can start browsing securely right away or optionally connect to Mullvad VPN for even stronger anonymity.

How to Uninstall Mullvad Browser on FunOS

If you decide to remove Mullvad Browser from your system, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Open a Terminal

Open a terminal using any of the same methods as before.

Step 2: Remove Mullvad Browser

Run the following command to uninstall Mullvad Browser:

sudo apt remove --purge mullvad-browser

Step 3: Remove Any Unused Dependencies

Clean up unused packages and dependencies:

sudo apt autoremove --purge

Step 4: Remove the Repository and Key (Optional)

If you no longer plan to reinstall Mullvad Browser, you can remove its repository and key:

sudo rm -f /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mullvad.list
sudo rm -f /usr/share/keyrings/mullvad-keyring.asc

Step 5: Update the Package List

Update the package list again to refresh the system:

sudo apt update

Step 6: Remove User Data (Optional)

If you want to completely delete Mullvad Browser’s configuration and profile data, run:

rm -rf $HOME/.mullvad-browser

Step 7: Reload the Menu

As before, reload the menu to remove the Mullvad Browser entry:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
• Click Reload menu.

Conclusion

The Mullvad Browser is an excellent choice for users who value privacy and wish to minimize online tracking. By combining the security features of the Tor Browser with standard internet browsing (without Tor), it offers a simple yet powerful tool for protecting your identity online.

Installing it on FunOS is easy thanks to its compatibility with Ubuntu repositories. Whether or not you use Mullvad VPN, this browser provides a private, secure browsing experience that aligns perfectly with FunOS’s philosophy — lightweight, privacy-conscious, and user-friendly.