--- title: "Get Ubuntu Server | Download\n | Ubuntu" description: Install Ubuntu Server manually, with Multipass, or provision machines at scale with MAAS. url: https://ubuntu.com/download/server?format=md keywords: index, follow --- # Get Ubuntu Server ## Ubuntu 26.04.1 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](https://ubuntu.com/pro). --- Intel or AMD 64-bit architecture [Download](https://ubuntu.com/download/server/thank-you?version=26.04.1&architecture=amd64<s=true) 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](https://ubuntu.com/download/alternative-downloads). [Find our alternative architectures here](https://ubuntu.com/download/server?format=md#architectures). * 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 --- * [Press release ›](https://ubuntu.com/blog/canonical-releases-ubuntu-26-04-lts-resolute-raccoon) * [Release notes ›](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/release-notes/26.04/) * 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 ›](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/server/reference/installation/system-requirements/) To install Ubuntu Server: 1. Download the ISO image 2. Create a bootable USB flash drive with [an image writer](https://ubuntu.com/desktop/docs/en/latest/how-to/create-a-bootable-usb-stick/) 3. Boot from the USB flash drive --- [Follow the step-by-step tutorial ›](https://ubuntu.com/server/docs/tutorial/basic-installation/) --- ### Alternative downloads #### BitTorrent BitTorrent sometimes enables higher download speeds and more reliable downloads of large files. --- [Torrent for Server 26.04.1](https://releases.ubuntu.com/26.04/ubuntu-26.04.1-live-server-amd64.iso.torrent) --- #### Previous releases Previous long-term support versions of Ubuntu Server, still supported. --- [Download 24.04.4 LTS](https://ubuntu.com/download/server/thank-you?version=24.04.4&architecture=amd64<s=true) [Download 22.04.5 LTS](https://ubuntu.com/download/server/thank-you?version=22.04.5&architecture=amd64<s=true) --- #### [Other versions ›](https://ubuntu.com/download/alternative-downloads) Other versions of Ubuntu Server, including torrents, the network installer, a list of local mirrors, and past releases. --- #### [Ubuntu Core ›](https://ubuntu.com/download/core) As an alternative, you may consider running your workloads encapsulated in containers (such as [LXD](https://canonical.com/lxd)) inside [Ubuntu Core](https://ubuntu.com/core), as a strictly confined and immutable Linux host OS. --- ### Alternative architectures #### [ARM ›](https://ubuntu.com/download/server/arm) Optimized for hyperscale deployments and certified on ARM chipsets — Ubuntu Server for ARM includes the 64-bit ARMv7 and ARMv8 platforms. --- #### [IBM POWER ›](https://ubuntu.com/download/server/power) Ubuntu is available on the IBM POWER platform, bringing the entire Ubuntu ecosystem to IBM POWER. --- #### [IBM Z (s390x) ›](https://ubuntu.com/download/server/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 ›](https://ubuntu.com/download/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. --- * Security updates for the [full open source stack](https://ubuntu.com/esm) * Estate [monitoring and management](https://ubuntu.com/landscape/features) * [FIPS 140-3 certified modules and CIS hardening](https://ubuntu.com/security/security-standards) * Minimize rolling reboots with [Kernel Livepatch](https://ubuntu.com/livepatch) * Optional weekday or 24/7 support tiers --- [Get Ubuntu Pro](https://ubuntu.com/pro) [Download our whitepaper](https://ubuntu.com/engage/vulnerability-management) --- ## More from Canonical ### Build a bare metal cloud with super-fast server provisioning. --- [Learn more about MAAS ›](https://maas.io/) ### Fast, dense, and secure container and VM management at any scale. --- [Learn more about LXD ›](https://canonical.com/lxd) ### Design and deploy entire workloads in just a few clicks. --- [Learn more about Juju ›](https://juju.is/) ### Spin up Ubuntu VMs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. --- [Learn more about Multipass ›](https://multipass.run/) --- ## Resources ### [Ubuntu Server documentation](https://ubuntu.com/server/docs) The Ubuntu Server documentation, curated by community and Ubuntu developers. ### [Ask Ubuntu](https://askubuntu.com/) Stuck somewhere? Get your Ubuntu questions answered by power users. ### [Community Discourse](https://discourse.ubuntu.com/) Discuss with Ubuntu developers and make your voice heard. ## Ubuntu VMs on demand for Windows, Mac and Linux with Multipass * Always up-to-date with security fixes * [Cloud-init](https://cloud-init.io/) metadata for cloud dev and test * Virtualbox, Hyper-V, HyperKit or KVM --- [Get Multipass](https://multipass.run/) ## Provision machines with Ubuntu Server in a fully automated way with MAAS * Bare metal cloud experience * Ubuntu Server, CentOS and Windows machines * Infrastructure discovery and automation --- [Get MAAS](https://maas.io) --- ## [Latest from our blog ›](https://ubuntu.com/blog/tag/ubuntu-server) ###