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Fortunately, it’s relatively easy to check your Ubuntu version. You can do so using commands in the terminal or by accessing the settings in the Graphical User Interface (GUI).

In this guide, we’ll discuss what Ubuntu is and why you might want to check which version of it you are running. Then, we’ll explain how to perform this check using various easy methods. Let’s get started!

Ubuntu is a Linux-based OS popular across the world. You can use the desktop, server, or core versions, depending on your needs.

The platform is entirely free. It also has some advantages over other OS such as Windows or macOS.

For example, it uses open source software and provides a secure development environment. As such, Ubuntu can be a helpful tool for web developers.

You can also customize most aspects of your User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX). Therefore, Ubuntu could be an excellent choice if you feel limited by other OS options.

There are updated releases of Ubuntu approximately every six months. New versions of the software usually include maintenance and hardware updates that help the OS run more smoothly. As such, it’s in your best interest to stay up to date with the latest release.

However, you may not know if you’re running the latest version of Ubuntu. Therefore, you might like to check your OS and see if you need to update it.

Furthermore, you may need to check your Ubuntu version when installing third-party software. Not all other platforms may be compatible with the OS updates, so it’s worth investigating this before you install them.

Finally, you may run into some issues when using Ubuntu. If this happens, you can turn to technical support forums such as the official Ubuntu Forums.

You can improve your forum experience by providing your version of Ubuntu. With this information, other members can assist you more precisely.

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You can check your Ubuntu version quickly using the command line (also known as the terminal). You can access this tool by using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + T.

Once you have the command line open, you can use a few different methods to find out your Ubuntu version. Let’s explore some of them.

The lsb_release command shows you details about your Linux distribution. For example, it displays data concerning LSB modules. It also shows the ID and release number of the distributor.

When you add “-a” to the end of this command, it returns all possible information. This method is pretty straightforward, so you might want to utilize it if you need to find out your Ubuntu version quickly.

To start, open up your terminal and type in this command:

Then hit your Enter key to return the results. They should look something like this.

You can see your Ubuntu version next to the Description heading. You can also see data about your LSB modules and the codename for your distributor.

The /etc/lsb-release command can show you your Ubuntu version with separate lines for the release number and its description. It is designed for older systems, so you may like to use it if you’re running an outdated version of Ubuntu.

You can also obtain the same information using the /etc/os-release command. This is compatible with Ubuntu 16.04 and higher.

As before, open your terminal and enter one of the above commands. You’ll need to add “cat” before either of them:

Then, you’ll see a list of information that includes the number of your Ubuntu version and its release name. Additionally, there are a few links to the Ubuntu website and resources that can help you.

Using the /etc/lsb-release command will return simpler results that show you the release ID, description, and codename. It doesn’t include the links and the Ubuntu version name.

The /etc/issue file is a text-based document. It contains system identification data.

Using this method is simpler because the command won’t display anything other than your Ubuntu version. As such, you may like to utilize this file if you’re in a hurry and don’t need to gather any additional information about your system.

As with the previous commands, you’ll need to enter “cat” before the command. Type this into your terminal:

Hit Enter, and you’ll see a single line of text.

Your version of Ubuntu is the series of numbers before LTS. You don’t need to do anything else here.

Finally, you can use the hostnamectl command. This is typically used when you want to change the hostname of your system. However, it also returns information such as your Ubuntu version and machine ID.

Open up your terminal and type in this command:

Next, press your Enter key and you’ll see a list of information.

Here you can see both your Ubuntu version and your Ubuntu Linux kernel version. That’s it! Those are the main methods you can use to find the version of your Ubuntu OS.

If you’d rather not use the command line, you can also find your Ubuntu version in your GUI settings. You might prefer to use this method if you’re still getting used to working with the OS and its layout. However, it is a bit more time-consuming.

First, head to Show Applications. It’s the icon in the bottom left of your screen:

Next, click on Settings. If you can’t find it, type “settings” into the search bar at the top of the screen.

Then select the About tab from the left menu. You’ll need to scroll to the bottom of the list of items to find it. Here, you will be able to see your Ubuntu version next to the OS Name heading.

For example, we’re currently running Ubuntu 20.04.3 on our system. It’s that easy!

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Ubuntu is an open source OS that provides an excellent web development environment. However, it isn’t perfect and may not integrate with all the latest software. Therefore, you might need to check your version of Ubuntu before installing new programs.

To recap, you can check your Ubuntu version using any of the following methods:

Brief: Wondering which Ubuntu version you’re using? Here’s how to check your Ubuntu version, desktop environment and other relevant system information.

You can easily find the Ubuntu version you’re using via either the command line or the graphical interface. Knowing the exact Ubuntu version, desktop environment and other system information helps a lot when you’re trying to follow a tutorial from the web or seeking help on forums.

In this quick tip, I’ll show you various ways to check your Ubuntu version and other common system information.

This is the best way to find your Ubuntu version. I could have mentioned the graphical way first, but I chose this method because it doesn’t depend on the desktop environment you’re using. You can use it on any Ubuntu variant. You can use it to check Linux Mint version, Fedora version or any other distribution you are using.

Open a terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and type the following command:

The output of the above command should look like this:

You can easily see what version of Ubuntu I have here. The current Ubuntu installed in my system is Ubuntu 16.04 and its code name is Xenial.

Wait! Why does it say Ubuntu 16.04.4 in Description and 16.04 in Release? Which one is it, 16.04 or 16.04.4? What’s the difference between the two?

The short answer is that you’re using Ubuntu 16.04. That’s the base image. 16.04.4 means it’s the fourth point release of 16.04. A point release can be thought of as the Linux equivalent of a Windows service pack. So both 16.04 and 16.04.4 are correct answers to this question.

What’s Xenial in the output? That’s the codename of the Ubuntu 16.04 release. You can read this article to find out about Ubuntu naming conventions.

Alternatively, you can use either of the following commands to find your Ubuntu version:

The output of the above command looks like this:

You can also use this command to get your Ubuntu version:

The output of this command will be like this:

Forget the \n \l. The Ubuntu version is 16.04.4 in this case, or simply Ubuntu 16.04.

Checking your Ubuntu version graphically is no big deal either. I’m going to use screenshots from Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME here, but things may look different if you’re using Unity or some other desktop environment. I recommend the command line versions discussed in the previous sections because they don’t depend on the desktop environment.

The next section will show you how to find the desktop environment.

For now, go to System Settings and look under the Details segment.

You should see the Ubuntu version here along with the information about the desktop environment you are using, GNOME being the case here.

So, you just learned how to find your Ubuntu version. But what about other information? Which desktop environment are you using? Which Linux kernel version is being used?

Of course, you can use various commands to get all that information, but I recommend a command line utility called Neofetch. This will show you essential system information in the terminal, accompanied by the ascii logo of the Linux distribution you are using.

Install Neofetch using the command below:

Once installed, simply run the command neofetch in the terminal and see a beautiful display of system information.

As you can see, Neofetch shows you the Linux kernel version, Ubuntu version, desktop environment and its version, themes and icons in use, etc.

I hope this helps you find your Ubuntu version and other system information. If you have suggestions for improving this article, feel free to drop them in the comment section. Ciao :)

In this post we show you how to check your Ubuntu version number, no-frills.

Whether you’re a new Linux user or a long-time fan there may be times when you need to find out which version of Ubuntu you run.

For instance, you may have bought a device pre-loaded with Ubuntu, you may have installed a much older release and upgraded every 6 months, or you’ve simply forgot!

It’s important to know your Ubuntu version number before you follow online guides, download apps, or try to find solutions to any issues you’re experiencing.

The good news is that it’s easy to find your Ubuntu version from an app (GUI) or from the command line (terminal).

And the command line portion of this guide works on any Ubuntu-based Linux distribution, including Linux Mint, elementary OS, Zorin OS, etc.

You can check your Ubuntu version from the command line by running the lsb_release -a command. The lsb_release utility is included in most Linux distros by default and is used to display system information in a terminal:

Run this command to see the Ubuntu version number in the terminal and, if applicable, the release codename too.

You can check Ubuntu version number in the System Settings app:

This page lists information about your Ubuntu install, atop of which is a big, bold, and hard-to-miss version number!

If the Ubuntu version number reads “Ubuntu 19.10” then you’re running the latest version of Ubuntu. If it reads “Ubuntu 18.04 LTS” then you’re running the latest Long Term Support release of Ubuntu.

Naturally this step won’t work on different Linux distros (like Linux Mint). But chances are some kind of settings app is installed that will show you the relevant information, so have a poke around in the app menus to discover it!

The Neofetch system info tool is one of the best Ubuntu apps because it is eminently useful and very nice to look at!

If you run a modern version of Ubuntu — and by this point you should now know which Ubuntu version you’re using 😉 — you can install Neofetch in Ubuntu from the Software app.

Just click the button below to begin:

Click to Install Neofetch

Once installed, run the neofetch command in a new terminal window.

Neofetch returns a heap of info including your Ubuntu release number, Linux kernel version (so you don’t have to check kernel version manually), and can even tell you if you use a 32-bit or 64-bit Ubuntu (x86 vs x86_64).

Open the terminal using “Show Applications” or use the keyboard shortcut [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [T]. Type the command “lsb_release -a” into the command line and press enter. The terminal shows the Ubuntu version you're running under “Description” and “Release”.

• Open the terminal application (bash shell)
• For remote server login using the ssh: ssh user@server-name.
• Type any one of the following command to find os name and version in Linux: cat /etc/os-release.
• Type the following command to find Linux kernel version: uname -r.