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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS

The latest LTS version of Ubuntu Server. LTS stands for long-term support — which means five years of free security and maintenance updates, extended to up to 15 years with Ubuntu Pro.

Intel or AMD 64-bit architecture

Download 3GB

For other versions of Ubuntu Server including torrents, the network installer, a list of local mirrors, and past releases check out our alternative downloads.

Find our alternative architectures here.

Linux 7.0 kernel
Dual-track system for container stacks: traditional with regular major updates, or stable to maintain consistent versions of core components
Valkey 9, PostgreSQL 18, MySQL and MariaDB as long-term supported versions, and the introduction of DocumentDB

1.5 GB system memory
5 GB of free hard drive space
Either a USB port or a DVD drive for the installer media

Detailed system requirements ›

To install Ubuntu Server:

Download the ISO image
Create a bootable USB flash drive with an image writer
Boot from the USB flash drive

Follow the step-by-step tutorial ›

Alternative downloads

BitTorrent

BitTorrent sometimes enables higher download speeds and more reliable downloads of large files.

Torrent for Server 26.04

Previous releases

Previous long-term support versions of Ubuntu Server, still supported.

Download 24.04.4 LTS Download 22.04.5 LTS

Other versions ›

Other versions of Ubuntu Server, including torrents, the network installer, a list of local mirrors, and past releases.

Alternative architectures

ARM ›

Optimized for hyperscale deployments and certified on ARM chipsets — Ubuntu Server for ARM includes the 64-bit ARMv7 and ARMv8 platforms.

IBM POWER ›

Ubuntu is available on the IBM POWER platform, bringing the entire Ubuntu ecosystem to IBM POWER.

IBM Z (s390x) ›

IBM Z and LinuxONE leverage open technology solutions to meet the demands of the new application economy. Ubuntu is now available on those platforms with Multipass, MicroK8s and more.

RISC-V ›

Ubuntu — now available for multiple RISC-V platforms to accelerate innovation.

Get enterprise support
for Ubuntu Server

Ubuntu Pro is a comprehensive subscription delivering enterprise-grade security, management tooling, and up to 15 years of security maintenance and extended support for developers and organizations. Ubuntu Pro is free for personal use on up to five machines.