9 Steps To Install Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Step By Step — Complete Guide With Screenshots (2026)

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To install Ubuntu 24.04 LTS step by step: download the Noble Numbat ISO from ubuntu.com, flash it to a USB drive, boot from USB, choose language and keyboard, select installation type, configure your disk partition layout, set your timezone, create a user account, and reboot. The full process takes under 20 minutes on modern hardware — and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS receives security updates through April 2029.

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Introduction

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Why Install Ubuntu 24.04 LTS "Noble Numbat"?

Learning how to install Ubuntu 24.04 LTS step by step is easier than ever — codenamed Noble Numbat, this is Canonical's latest long-term support release, launched in April 2024. It ships with the Linux 6.8 kernel, a polished GNOME 46 desktop, Python 3.12, GCC 14, and an entirely new Flutter-based App Center. Whether you're building a developer workstation, a production server, or your first personal Linux machine, Noble Numbat delivers a rock-solid foundation backed by official security updates through April 2029.

This practical, step-by-step guide walks you through every stage of the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS installation — from downloading the ISO and creating a bootable USB, to partitioning your disk and logging into a fully running GNOME 46 desktop. Every step is paired with a real screenshot so you know exactly what to expect on each screen. If you previously followed our Ubuntu 22.04 LTS installation guide, you'll find the 24.04 installer noticeably more streamlined. Without further delay, let's begin.

💡 Pro Tip
Want to practice the installation without risking your physical machine? Run through all 9 steps inside a VM first — spin up a VirtualBox or VMware virtual machine, attach the ISO, and follow every step in this guide exactly as you would on bare metal.

Before You Begin

Prerequisites & System Requirements

Before starting the installation, confirm your hardware meets the minimum requirements below. The installer will run on the minimum spec, but the recommended spec provides a significantly smoother experience — particularly with GNOME 46's Wayland compositor and fractional display scaling.

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS — Minimum vs Recommended Requirements

Component	Minimum	Recommended
HDD / Storage	25 GB	50 GB+ NVMe SSD
RAM	4 GB	8 GB+
CPU	2 GHz dual-core 64-bit	4-core 64-bit, 2.5 GHz+
System Type	64-bit x86_64	64-bit x86_64 / ARM64
Installation Media	Bootable USB 8 GB+	USB 3.0, 16 GB+
Display	1024 x 768	1920 x 1080
Firmware	BIOS or UEFI	UEFI with Secure Boot

Note: The minimum requirements listed above define the floor for running Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Always verify these against your hardware before beginning — particularly storage space. Ubuntu 24.04 no longer ships a 32-bit (i386) desktop ISO, so a 64-bit processor is mandatory. A graphics card supporting OpenGL unlocks all GNOME 46 visual effects. This demonstration uses a VMware virtual machine, but every step is identical for bare-metal installations.

Step 1

Download the Latest Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

Download Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Desktop from the official Canonical website at ubuntu.com/download/desktop. Select the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) entry — the ISO is approximately 5.7 GB. Always download from the official source to guarantee authenticity.

Note: An ISO file is a complete, self-contained image of the Ubuntu installation system. It is essential to download the correct ISO that matches your hardware architecture — x86_64 for all Intel and AMD processors, ARM64 for ARM-based servers or Apple Silicon. After the download finishes, verify its SHA256 checksum against the value shown on the Ubuntu download page. This confirms the file transferred without corruption and is safe to use.

# Verify the SHA256 checksum after downloading
sha256sum ubuntu-24.04-desktop-amd64.iso

# Compare output with the hash shown on ubuntu.com
# Strings must match exactly — any difference means the download is corrupted

Step 2

Create a Bootable DVD / USB

With a verified ISO in hand, write it to a USB drive (minimum 8 GB). All existing data on the drive will be permanently erased during this process. Use the tool that matches your current operating system:

Note: If you are installing Ubuntu 24.04 inside VirtualBox or VMware, you can attach the ISO directly as a virtual optical drive — no physical USB drive is required. For bare-metal installations, a bootable USB is mandatory. If you encounter problems creating the bootable drive on Windows, refer to the Rufus step-by-step guide at rufus.ie for troubleshooting.

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Linux: Use the dd command or Balena Etcher for a graphical option.
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Windows: Download Rufus, select GPT + UEFI (non-CSM), point to the ISO, and click Start.
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macOS / Cross-platform: Balena Etcher works on Linux, macOS, and Windows — safest choice for beginners since it won't let you overwrite your system disk.

Step 3

Start the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Installation

Insert the bootable USB into your target machine (or attach the ISO in your VM settings), power on, and enter the boot menu — typically F12, F10, ESC, or DEL during POST. Select the USB drive to boot from it.

Note: Upon booting from the ISO or bootable USB, the GRUB boot screen appears presenting multiple options. To begin the installation of Ubuntu 24.04, select "Try or Install Ubuntu" and press the Enter key. If your system uses Secure Boot, Ubuntu 24.04 supports it natively — you do not need to disable it. If the USB fails to boot, verify it was written in UEFI mode and that your BIOS boot order prioritises the USB drive.

Install Ubuntu 24.04 LTS step by step — GRUB boot menu — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 1 — GRUB boot screen: select "Try or Install Ubuntu" and press Enter

Note: The Welcome Screen that follows offers two options — "Try Ubuntu" and "Install Ubuntu". Choosing Try Ubuntu launches a live session directly from the USB without writing anything to your disk — ideal for testing hardware compatibility. Choosing Install Ubuntu creates a permanent installation on your hard drive. We proceed with Install Ubuntu in this guide.

Ubuntu 24.04 installer Welcome screen — Try Ubuntu or Install Ubuntu — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 2 — Welcome screen: select "Install Ubuntu" to begin the permanent installation

Note: Before the installation begins, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS introduces a new Accessibility screen — a feature not present in Ubuntu 22.04. This allows you to customise Ubuntu to your specific needs before setup. You can configure Seeing, Hearing, Typing, Pointing and clicking, and Zoom options. All of these settings can also be changed later at any time via System Settings. Click Next to proceed.

Accessibility settings screen Ubuntu 24.04 LTS installer — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 3 — New in Ubuntu 24.04: Accessibility screen — configure Seeing, Hearing, Typing, and more. Click Next to continue.

Step 4

Select Keyboard Layout

The installer now asks you to choose a keyboard layout. By default English (US) is pre-selected. If your keyboard uses a different regional variant — UK English, German, French, Spanish, or any other — use the search box to locate it. Use the test input field at the bottom of the screen to confirm that key presses register correctly before proceeding.

Note: Selecting the correct keyboard layout is particularly important at this stage because it determines how your login password characters are interpreted. An incorrect layout can make it impossible to type your password after reboot. You can always change the keyboard layout post-install via Settings → Keyboard.

Keyboard layout selection screen Ubuntu 24.04 LTS installer — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 4 — Choose your keyboard layout. English (US) is the default. Click Continue.

Note: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS includes a new Internet Connection screen during installation. An internet connection improves your installation by enabling compatibility checks and downloading extra software packages. You have three options — Use wired connection (auto-selected if Ethernet is detected), connect via Wi-Fi, or choose Do not connect to the internet to proceed with an offline installation. For the best experience, connecting to the internet at this stage is recommended. Click Next to continue.

Internet connection screen Ubuntu 24.04 LTS installer — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 5 — New in Ubuntu 24.04: Internet Connection screen — select wired, Wi-Fi, or offline. Click Next.

Step 5

Update Available — Update the Installer

After connecting to the internet, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS introduces a brand new screen not present in Ubuntu 22.04 — the installer checks for its own updates automatically. If a newer version of the installer is available, this screen appears offering improved reliability and additional features.

Note: This screen appears only when your machine is connected to the internet and a newer installer version is available. You have two choices — click "Update now" to download the latest installer before proceeding (recommended, as it may include bug fixes and hardware compatibility improvements), or click "Skip" to continue with the current installer version. Either choice does not affect the final Ubuntu 24.04 LTS installation result.

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS installer update available screen — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 6 — New in Ubuntu 24.04: Installer update screen — click "Update now" or "Skip" to continue

Step 6

Installation Setup — Type, Software & Disk Configuration

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS introduces several new screens during this phase that were not present in Ubuntu 22.04. Work through each sub-step in order — they flow one directly after the other inside the installer.

Step 6a — Try or Install Ubuntu

After the installer update screen, a redesigned "Try or install Ubuntu" screen appears. Select what you want to do:

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Install Ubuntu — Installs Ubuntu alongside (or instead of) your current operating system. This is the option we proceed with in this guide.
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Try Ubuntu — Runs a fully functional live session from the USB without making any changes to your computer. Useful for testing hardware compatibility before committing to an install.

Note: Select Install Ubuntu and click Next to proceed with a permanent installation on your disk.

Try or Install Ubuntu screen Ubuntu 24.04 LTS installer — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 6a — Select "Install Ubuntu" to begin the permanent installation. Click Next.

Step 6b — Type of Installation

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS introduces a completely new "Type of installation" screen that replaces the old Normal / Minimal choice from Ubuntu 22.04. You now choose how the installation is driven:

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Interactive installation — The installer guides you through each step manually. Recommended for all standard desktop and server installations, and the path followed throughout this guide.
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Automated installation — For advanced users and DevOps engineers who have a pre-configured autoinstall.yaml for consistent, repeatable, zero-touch deployments.

Note: For most users — beginners, desktop users, and sysadmins setting up individual machines — select Interactive installation and click Next. The Automated option is exclusively for environments already using Canonical's autoinstall specification.

Type of installation screen Ubuntu 24.04 LTS — Interactive vs Automated — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 6b — New in Ubuntu 24.04: choose Interactive or Automated installation. Select Interactive and click Next.

Step 6c — Optimise Your Computer

Ubuntu 24.04 ships with no proprietary software by default. This new "Optimise your computer" screen lets you install recommended proprietary packages for better hardware performance and media support:

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Install third-party software for graphics and Wi-Fi hardware — Includes NVIDIA drivers and proprietary Wi-Fi firmware. Strongly recommended if your machine has an NVIDIA GPU or a Wi-Fi adapter requiring a closed-source driver.
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Download and install support for additional media formats — Installs codecs for MP3, MP4, MOV, and similar formats. Recommended for any desktop system where audio and video playback matters.

Note: Both checkboxes are ticked by default when an internet connection is active. Leave both enabled for the best out-of-the-box experience. If you prefer a fully open-source system, untick both — the relevant packages can always be installed later via the terminal. Click Next to proceed to disk setup.

Optimise your computer proprietary software screen Ubuntu 24.04 LTS — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 6c — New in Ubuntu 24.04: Optimise your computer — tick both options for best hardware and media support. Click Next.

Step 6d — Disk Setup & Partition Configuration

This is the most critical screen in the process. The Ubuntu 24.04 installer presents a redesigned "Disk setup" screen — replacing the old partition method naming from Ubuntu 22.04. Two options are available:

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Erase disk and install Ubuntu — The entire disk is wiped and Ubuntu automatically creates an optimised partition layout. Designed for beginners. Fast and reliable, but irreversible — always back up first. An Advanced features button also appears here, offering LVM and full-disk encryption (LUKS + TPM 2.0) options.
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Manual installation — Full control over partition sizes, filesystems, and mount points. Suitable for intermediate and advanced users, dual-boot configurations, and structured /boot /root /home /var swap layouts.

⚠️ Warning — Back Up First
Selecting "Erase disk and install Ubuntu" permanently destroys all data on the chosen drive. Create a full backup before proceeding. For dual-boot setups alongside Windows, use "Manual installation" and allocate only the unpartitioned free space.

Note: Select Manual installation and click Next to open the partition manager and build a custom layout. This is the option we follow throughout this guide.

Disk setup screen Ubuntu 24.04 LTS — Erase disk or Manual installation — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 6d — Disk setup: select "Manual installation" for full partition control. Click Next.

Manual Partitioning Screen — Your Disk Overview

Clicking Next opens the Manual partitioning screen. Your disk appears here as a single device (e.g. sda) with all available free space listed below it. Use the "+" button to create each partition. Click "New partition table" first if working with a completely blank or new disk.

Note: The partition manager in Ubuntu 24.04 has been redesigned with a cleaner interface. The visual bar at the top shows your disk allocation in real time as you add each partition. The Device for boot loader installation dropdown at the bottom should point to your primary disk (e.g. sda) — leave this as-is unless you have multiple disks.

Manual partitioning screen Ubuntu 24.04 LTS — new partition table — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 6d — Manual partitioning: your disk shows as free space. Click "New partition table" if the disk is blank, then use "+" to create each partition.

Create the /boot Partition — 2 GB, Ext4

Select the free space entry and click "+". In the Create partition dialog, set size to 2048 MB, filesystem Ext4, mount point /boot. Click OK.

Creating /boot partition 2048MB Ext4 Ubuntu 24.04 manual partitioning — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 6d — /boot partition: 2048 MB, Ext4, mount point /boot. Click OK.

Create the / (Root) Partition — 15 GB, XFS

Select the remaining free space, click "+", set size to 15360 MB, filesystem XFS, mount point /. Click OK.

Note: In this demonstration we use a 32 GB virtual disk, so partition sizes are adjusted accordingly. On a larger disk — 100 GB or more — allocate at least 20–30 GB to / for a comfortable production system.

Creating root partition / 15360MB XFS Ubuntu 24.04 manual partitioning — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 6d — Root partition: 15360 MB, XFS, mount point /. Click OK.

Create the /home Partition — 3 GB, XFS

Click "+", set size to 3072 MB, filesystem XFS, mount point /home. Click OK. A separate /home partition means all your personal files and user data survive an OS reinstall completely intact.

Creating /home partition 3072MB XFS Ubuntu 24.04 manual partitioning — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 6d — /home partition: 3072 MB, XFS, mount point /home. Click OK.

Create the /var Partition — 2 GB, XFS

Click "+", set size to 2048 MB, filesystem XFS, mount point /var. Click OK. Isolating /var prevents log files and package caches from ever filling your root filesystem.

Creating /var partition 2048MB XFS Ubuntu 24.04 manual partitioning — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 6d — /var partition: 2048 MB, XFS, mount point /var. Click OK.

Create the Swap Partition — 4 GB

Click "+", set size to 4096 MB, change filesystem to Swap. No mount point is required — the field will be greyed out automatically. Click OK.

Creating swap partition 4096MB Ubuntu 24.04 manual partitioning — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 6d — Swap partition: 4096 MB, filesystem type Swap. No mount point needed. Click OK.

Create the EFI Partition — 512 MB, VFAT (UEFI Only)

Note: If your machine uses UEFI firmware — standard on all hardware made after 2012 — create an EFI partition using filesystem type VFAT. Set size to 512 MB. The mount point field will remain empty for this partition type. If your system uses legacy BIOS, skip this partition.

Creating EFI VFAT 512MB partition Ubuntu 24.04 UEFI manual partitioning — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 6d — EFI partition: 512 MB, VFAT. No mount point required. UEFI systems only. Click OK.

Review the Complete Partition Layout — Click Next

With all partitions created, the Manual partitioning screen displays your complete layout. For our demo, we will use the following partitions and 30 GB of virtual disk space. Verify each entry matches the table below before clicking Next to write the partition table and begin the installation.

Final Partition Layout — 32 GB Demo Disk

Device	Type	Mount Point	Size
sda2	—	—	1.05 MB (BIOS boot)
sda1	Ext4	/boot	2.05 GB
sda3	XFS	/	15.36 GB
sda4	XFS	/home	3.07 GB
sda5	XFS	/var	2.05 GB
sda6	Swap	—	4.10 GB
sda7	VFAT	—	512.75 MB (EFI)

Note: Confirm the Device for boot loader installation dropdown at the bottom shows your primary disk (e.g. sda VMware Virtual S VMware, (32.21 GB)). Once verified, click Next — the installer will write the partition table and begin copying files to disk.

Complete partition layout review Ubuntu 24.04 manual partitioning — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 6d — Final partition layout review. Verify all entries, then click Next to write to disk and begin installation.

Step 7

Create Your Account

After completing the partition setup, the installer asks you to create your primary user account. This screen is titled "Create your account" and contains five fields to fill in before clicking Next:

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Your name — Display name; can contain spaces and capitals (e.g. linuxteck).
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Your computer's name — The hostname / network identity of this machine. Keep it short, lowercase, and hyphen-separated (e.g. Ubuntu-24.04-LTS).

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Your username — Login name; must be lowercase with no spaces (e.g. linuxteck). This also becomes your home directory name.
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Password & Confirm password — Use a strong password. The installer will indicate strength — aim for Strong password before proceeding.

Note: Keep the "Require my password to log in" checkbox ticked — this is enabled by default and is strongly recommended for security. Ubuntu 24.04 also introduces a new "Use Active Directory" option on this screen, which is useful for enterprise environments joining a Windows domain. For personal and standard server installs, leave it unticked. Click Next to continue.

Create your account screen Ubuntu 24.04 LTS installer — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 7 — Create your account: fill in your name, computer name, username and password. Click Next.

Step 8

Select Your Timezone

The installer displays a world map for timezone selection titled "Select your timezone". Click your country or city on the map, or type a location name directly in the Location field. The Timezone field on the right will auto-populate to match.

Note: Your timezone controls all time-stamped system logs, scheduled cron jobs, and the system clock. Choose the timezone for where this machine will physically operate. You can adjust it later at any time using timedatectl set-timezone or via Settings → Date & Time. Click Next to proceed.

Select your timezone screen Ubuntu 24.04 LTS installer — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 8 — Select your timezone: click your location on the map or type a city name. Click Next.

Step 9

Review & Install — Final Confirmation

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS introduces a brand new "Ready to install" screen not present in Ubuntu 22.04 — a full summary of every choice you made throughout the installer before anything is written to disk. Review the three sections carefully:

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General — Confirms disk setup (Manual installation), installation disk (sda), and applications (Default selection).
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Security & more — Shows disk encryption (None) and proprietary software selection (Codecs & drivers).
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Partitions — Lists every partition that will be created and formatted: sda1 (ext4, /boot), sda3 (xfs, /), sda4 (xfs, /home), sda5 (xfs, /var), sda6 (swap), sda7 (vfat).

⚠️ Last Chance to Go Back
This is your final opportunity to review before any changes are written to disk. Click Back if you need to correct anything. Once you click Install, the partition table is written and the process cannot be undone.

Note: If everything looks correct, click the green Install button to begin the installation. The installer will immediately start writing partitions and copying files to disk.

Ready to install — Review your choices screen Ubuntu 24.04 LTS — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 9 — New in Ubuntu 24.04: "Ready to install" summary screen. Review all choices, then click Install.

Installation Progress

Once you click Install, the installer takes over completely. A full-screen progress display appears showing the Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS branding alongside informational slides that cycle automatically while files are being copied and the system is configured. The bottom bar shows real-time progress with the current operation displayed as text.

Note: The installation typically takes 10–20 minutes depending on your disk speed and whether you are connected to the internet. Do not power off the machine or remove the USB drive during this process. The progress slides rotate automatically — this is normal behaviour.

Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS installation progress — copying files — LinuxTec — Screenshot 9a — Installation in progress: "Copying files…" — the Noble Numbat crown appears during the install

Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS installation progress — App Center slide — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 9b — Installation slide: Ubuntu's new Flutter-based App Center — install, manage, and update apps from one place

Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS installation progress — developer tools slide — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 9c — Installation slide: "Develop with the best of open source" — VS Code, IDEA, PyCharm, GitKraken supported

Installation Complete — Restart Now

When the installation finishes, a clean "Installation complete" dialog appears displaying the Ubuntu Noble Numbat crown and the message "Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS is installed and ready to use." You now have two options:

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Restart now — Reboots immediately into your newly installed Ubuntu 24.04 LTS system. Remove the USB drive when prompted.
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Continue testing — Returns to the live session without rebooting. Any changes made here will not be saved to your installed system.

Note: Click Restart now to boot into your installed Ubuntu 24.04 LTS system. Remove the USB drive or disconnect the ISO when the screen goes blank during the reboot sequence.

Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS installation complete — restart now — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 9d — Installation complete: "Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS is installed and ready to use." Click Restart now.

Login to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

After restarting, the GNOME 46 login screen greets you. Your username is displayed automatically — click on it, type the password you set during installation, and press Enter.

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS GNOME login screen — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 9e — GNOME 46 login screen: click your username and enter your password to log in.

First-Login Setup Wizard

On the very first login, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS launches a brief setup wizard to help you configure a few final options. All of these are completely optional and can be changed later through Settings.

Note: The first-login wizard in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is more structured than in Ubuntu 22.04, presenting each option on its own dedicated screen. Work through each screen in order — the wizard takes less than two minutes to complete.

Welcome to Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS first-login wizard — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 9f — Welcome to Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS! First-login setup wizard. Click Next to begin.

Enable Ubuntu Pro screen first-login wizard Ubuntu 24.04 LTS — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 9g — Ubuntu Pro: free for up to 5 machines, extends security coverage to 2034. Select "Skip for now" or enable it. Click Next.

Help improve Ubuntu system data sharing screen Ubuntu 24.04 LTS — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 9h — Help improve Ubuntu: choose whether to share anonymous system data with Canonical. Click Next.

Ready to go — Get started with more applications Ubuntu 24.04 LTS — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 9i — Ready to go: Ubuntu's App Center gives access to thousands of apps. Click Finish to close the wizard.

✅ Installation Complete!
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Noble Numbat is now fully installed and running. Your system is ready for configuration, development, or server hardening. Continue below to apply the essential post-install updates.

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS GNOME 46 desktop — installation complete — LinuxTeck — Screenshot 9j — The Ubuntu 24.04 LTS GNOME 46 desktop. Your installation is complete and the system is ready to use!

✅ Installation Complete!
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Noble Numbat is now installed and running. Your system is ready for configuration, development, or server hardening. Continue below to apply the essential post-install updates.

After Installation

Essential Post-Installation Commands

Open the terminal with Ctrl + Alt + T and run the following commands to bring your new Ubuntu 24.04 system fully up to date:

# 1. Refresh package index and apply all available updates
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

# 2. Install essential build tools and common admin utilities
sudo apt install -y build-essential curl wget git vim htop net-tools

# 3. Install Ubuntu Restricted Extras (MP3 codecs, Microsoft fonts)
sudo apt install -y ubuntu-restricted-extras

# 4. Auto-detect and install the best available GPU / Wi-Fi drivers
ubuntu-drivers devices
sudo ubuntu-drivers autoinstall

# 5. Enable automatic security updates
sudo dpkg-reconfigure --priority=low unattended-upgrades

# 6. Confirm the installed kernel version
uname -r

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Version Comparison

Ubuntu 22.04 Jammy vs Ubuntu 24.04 Noble — Key Differences

Weighing whether to upgrade from Ubuntu 22.04? Here's the definitive side-by-side breakdown. The in-place upgrade path is officially supported via do-release-upgrade, though a clean install is recommended for production systems.

Ubuntu 22.04 Jammy Jellyfish vs Ubuntu 24.04 Noble Numbat

Feature	Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy)	Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble)
Kernel	Linux 5.15 (HWE: 6.5)	Linux 6.8
Desktop	GNOME 42	GNOME 46
Python	3.10	3.12
GCC	11	14
Display Server	Xorg default	Wayland default
Software Store	GNOME Software	App Center (Flutter)
Full Disk Encryption	LUKS passphrase only	LUKS + TPM 2.0 option
Standard Support Until	April 2027	April 2029
ESM (Ubuntu Pro) Until	April 2032	April 2034

✅ Upgrade Path from 22.04
The in-place upgrade from Ubuntu 22.04 to 24.04 is officially supported and generally smooth for desktop systems. On production servers always test on a staging environment first before upgrading.

Conclusion

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Desktop — Successfully Installed!

Congratulations — you have successfully installed Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Noble Numbat! Thank you for taking the time to work through this guide. We hope these step-by-step instructions and screenshots have made the entire installation process clear and straightforward, whether this was your very first Linux install or an upgrade on a production machine.

Ubuntu 24.04 Noble Numbat brings a genuinely compelling set of improvements — the Linux 6.8 kernel, GNOME 46 with polished Wayland support, Python 3.12, and extended security coverage through April 2029 make it one of the strongest Ubuntu LTS releases to date. Drop your feedback or questions in the comments below, and feel free to share this guide with others working through their first Ubuntu installation.

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