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Ubuntu 20.04: How to update Ubuntu 20.04 in one command

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This is a quick guide on how to update Ubuntu 20.04 in one command from the command line so that it will work on server and desktop versions.

The update process is really simple and is basically one command.

Update Ubuntu 20.04 in one command:

Here is how to update Ubuntu 20.04 in one command:

Connect to the Ubuntu 20.04 machine that needs updating.

How to update Ubuntu 20.04 in one command - Needing updates.
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Run the following command:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y

When prompted type the user’s password:

How to update Ubuntu 20.04 in one command - update command
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Press enter and the update process will start:

How to update Ubuntu 20.04 in one command - updates running
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Once finished the update process will return to the login prompt.

Hit the up arrow so that the previous command is on the screen and press enter and the update process will run again and you should see the following message on the screen:

How to update Ubuntu 20.04 in one command - Successfully updated.
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You Ubuntu 20.04 machine is now up to date.

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