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- Modern enterprise open source
- Latest news from our blog ›
- Energise your engineers
- Open source security
- Ubuntu downloads
- Ubuntu Server ›
- Ubuntu Cloud ›
- Ubuntu flavours ›
- Ubuntu for IoT ›
- Alternative downloads
- Professional support for Ubuntu
- Detailed documentation
- Helping hands
- Download Ubuntu Desktop
- Ubuntu 22.04.2 LTS
- Ubuntu 23.04
- How to install Ubuntu Desktop
- Install Ubuntu Desktop
- How to run Ubuntu Desktop on a virtual machine using VirtualBox
- How to install Ubuntu Desktop on Raspberry Pi 4
- Upgrade Ubuntu Desktop
- Certified on hundreds of devices
- Secure enterprise management with Ubuntu Pro Desktop
- Ubuntu VMs on Linux, Mac or Windows
- Mini-clouds on desktops with Multipass
- Access the Linux Terminal on Windows with Ubuntu WSL
- Run system containers with LXD
- Help is always at hand
- What’s new in Ubuntu 23.04?
- 私たちの日本のウェブサイトを試してみてください ›
- 嗨!你知道我们有中文站吗?立即带我去! ›
- Modern enterprise open source
- Latest news from our blog ›
- Energise your engineers
- Open source security
What’s new in
Ubuntu 23.04?
Introducing the Ubuntu Desktop for Raspberry Pi, the latest desktop features and micro clouds.
End of standard support for 18.04 LTS — 31 May 2023
Upgrade to the latest Ubuntu LTS or get extended coverage until 2028 with Ubuntu Pro
私たちの日本のウェブサイトを試してみてください ›
嗨!你知道我们有中文站吗?立即带我去! ›
Modern enterprise open source
Security, support, and managed services from the publisher of Ubuntu.
Latest news from our blog ›
Energise your engineers
Better security. More packages. Newer tools. All your open source, from cloud to edge.
66% of experienced developers prefer Ubuntu.
That’s why Ubuntu supports the fastest, biggest and most successful digital operations.
Open source security
Ubuntu Pro is more than Linux. Security and compliance for the full stack.
Secure your open source apps. Patch the full stack, from kernel to library and applications, for CVE compliance. Governments and auditors certify Ubuntu for FedRAMP, FISMA and HITECH.
- 10 year security maintenance and CVE Patching
- Kernel Livepatch for 24/7 patching with no downtime
- Extended security for infrastructure and applications
- FIPS 140-2 cryptographic modules certified by NIST
- Common Criteria EAL2: ISO/IEC IS 15408 validated by CSEC
- DISA/STIG hardening for DoD compliance
- CIS profiles for cyber defence and malware prevention
Ubuntu downloads
Fast, free and full of new features. The latest release of Ubuntu Desktop delivers new tools and enhancements for developers, creators, gamers and administrators.
Download Ubuntu Desktop and replace your current operating system or run Ubuntu alongside it.
Do you want to upgrade? Follow our simple guide
Using Ubuntu in virtual machines? For a mini-cloud of instant Ubuntu VMs on Linux, Windows or macOS.
Try Multipass
Use the Ubuntu terminal and run Linux applications on Windows.
Enable Ubuntu on Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) ›
Ubuntu Server ›
Whether you want to configure a simple file server or build a fifty thousand-node cloud, you can rely on Ubuntu Server and its five years of free updates.
Ubuntu Cloud ›
Ubuntu is the reference OS for OpenStack. Try Canonical OpenStack on a single machine or start building a production cloud on a cluster — just add servers.
Ubuntu flavours ›
Ubuntu flavours offer a unique way to experience Ubuntu with different choices of default applications and settings, backed by the full Ubuntu archive for packages and updates.
Ubuntu for IoT ›
Are you a developer who wants to try snappy Ubuntu Core? The new, transactionally updated Ubuntu for clouds and devices.
Alternative downloads
There are several other ways to get Ubuntu including torrents, which can potentially mean a quicker download, our network installer for older systems and special configurations and links to our regional mirrors for our older (and newer) releases.
Professional support for Ubuntu
Get professional support for Ubuntu from Canonical. We help organisations around the world to manage their Ubuntu cloud, server and desktop deployments.
Detailed documentation
Helping hands
If you get stuck, help is always at hand.
© 2023 Canonical Ltd. Ubuntu and Canonical are registered trademarks of Canonical Ltd.
Download Ubuntu Desktop
The open-source desktop operating system that powers millions of PCs and laptops around the world. Find out more about Ubuntu’s features and how we support developers and organisations below.
Ubuntu 22.04.2 LTS
The latest LTS version of Ubuntu, for desktop PCs and laptops. LTS stands for long-term support — which means five years of free security and maintenance updates, guaranteed until April 2027.
Recommended system requirements:
- 2 GHz dual-core processor or better
- 4 GB system memory
- 25 GB of free hard drive space
- Internet access is helpful
- Either a DVD drive or a USB port for the installer media
For other versions of Ubuntu Desktop including torrents, the network installer, a list of local mirrors and past releases see our alternative downloads.
Ubuntu 23.04
The latest version of the Ubuntu operating system for desktop PCs and laptops, Ubuntu 23.04 comes with nine months of security and maintenance updates, until January 2024.
Recommended system requirements are the same as for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.
For other versions of Ubuntu Desktop including torrents, the network installer, a list of local mirrors and past releases see our alternative downloads.
How to install Ubuntu Desktop
Install Ubuntu Desktop
Follow this tutorial to install Ubuntu Desktop on your laptop or PC.
You can also run Ubuntu from a USB to try it without installing it on your machine.
How to run Ubuntu Desktop on a virtual machine using VirtualBox
Learn how to run Ubuntu Desktop on any operating system using VirtualBox. Set up a virtual machine with this quick start guide.
How to install Ubuntu Desktop on Raspberry Pi 4
Read the complete guide to installing Ubuntu Desktop on a Raspberry Pi 4 (2GB or above).
Upgrade Ubuntu Desktop
If you’re already running Ubuntu, you can upgrade in a few clicks from the Software Updater.
Discover how with this quick tutorial.
Certified on hundreds of devices
Many of the world’s biggest PC manufacturers certify their laptops and desktops for Ubuntu, from ultra-portable laptops to high-end workstations. Ubuntu certified hardware has passed our extensive testing and review process, ensuring that Ubuntu runs well out-of-the-box. Our partners also offer select devices preloaded with optimised Ubuntu images.
Secure enterprise management with Ubuntu Pro Desktop
Ubuntu Pro Desktop is a comprehensive subscription delivering enterprise-grade security, management tooling, and extended support for developers and organisations. Ubuntu Pro Desktop is free for personal use on up to five machines.
- Security updates for the full open source stack
- Advanced Active Directory and LDAP integration
- Estate monitoring and management
- FIPS 140-2 certified modules and CIS hardening
- Minimise rolling reboots with Kernel Livepatch
- Optional weekday or 24×7 support tiers
For more information, download our whitepaper:
Ubuntu VMs on Linux, Mac
or Windows
Mini-clouds on desktops with Multipass
With Multipass you can download, configure, and control Ubuntu Server virtual machines with the latest updates preinstalled. Set up a mini-cloud on your Linux, Windows, or macOS system.
Access the Linux Terminal on Windows with Ubuntu WSL
For a more integrated environment, activate Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to run Linux applications and workflows while developing cross-platform on your Windows machine.
You can download Ubuntu directly from the Microsoft Store.
Run system containers with LXD
When running Linux on Linux, consider LXD system containers instead of VMs for optimizing resources. LXD runs a full OS inside containers, providing all the benefits of a VM without the usual overhead.
Help is always at hand
Join our global community for support and tips on how to get started with Ubuntu.
What’s new in
Ubuntu 23.04?
Introducing the Ubuntu Desktop for Raspberry Pi, the latest desktop features and micro clouds.
End of standard support for 18.04 LTS — 31 May 2023
Upgrade to the latest Ubuntu LTS or get extended coverage until 2028 with Ubuntu Pro
私たちの日本のウェブサイトを試してみてください ›
嗨!你知道我们有中文站吗?立即带我去! ›
Modern enterprise open source
Security, support, and managed services from the publisher of Ubuntu.
Latest news from our blog ›
Energise your engineers
Better security. More packages. Newer tools. All your open source, from cloud to edge.
66% of experienced developers prefer Ubuntu.
That’s why Ubuntu supports the fastest, biggest and most successful digital operations.
Open source security
Ubuntu Pro is more than Linux. Security and compliance for the full stack.
Secure your open source apps. Patch the full stack, from kernel to library and applications, for CVE compliance. Governments and auditors certify Ubuntu for FedRAMP, FISMA and HITECH.
- 10 year security maintenance and CVE Patching
- Kernel Livepatch for 24/7 patching with no downtime
- Extended security for infrastructure and applications
- FIPS 140-2 cryptographic modules certified by NIST
- Common Criteria EAL2: ISO/IEC IS 15408 validated by CSEC
- DISA/STIG hardening for DoD compliance
- CIS profiles for cyber defence and malware prevention