{"id":15662,"date":"2019-02-26T14:39:06","date_gmt":"2019-02-26T14:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/?p=15662"},"modified":"2025-07-09T00:38:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T00:38:56","slug":"how-to-check-ubuntu-version","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/tutorials\/how-to-check-ubuntu-version","title":{"rendered":"How to check your Ubuntu version using GUI, terminal and Hostinger VPS panel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Checking your system&rsquo;s Ubuntu version is crucial to ensure compatibility before installing software or deploying an application. It also helps identify an outdated distro, which can present security risks.<\/p><p>In this article, we will explain how to check your Ubuntu version using a graphical user interface (GUI), command-line interface (CLI), and Hostinger&rsquo;s <strong>hPanel<\/strong> control panel. Since these methods suit different use cases, choose one based on your preferences.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.hostinger.com\/content\/tutorials\/pdf\/Linux-Commands-Cheat-Sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/Linux-cheat-sheet.png\/public\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/Linux-cheat-sheet.png\/w=2048,fit=scale-down 2048w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/Linux-cheat-sheet.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/Linux-cheat-sheet.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/Linux-cheat-sheet.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/Linux-cheat-sheet.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-i-check-my-ubuntu-version-in-terminal\">How do I check my Ubuntu version in Terminal?<\/h2><p>To check your Ubuntu version using a command line interface (CLI) follow these steps:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open Terminal<\/strong> with <strong>Ctrl + Alt + T<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run<\/strong> <code>lsb_release -a<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Read<\/strong> the &ldquo;Description&rdquo; line (for example, <em>Ubuntu 24.04 LTS<\/em>).<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69dfca4fbcbdd\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"714\" height=\"67\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/the-lsb-release-command-outputs-ubuntu-version.png\/public\" alt=\"The lsb release command outputs Ubuntu version\" class=\"wp-image-112592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/the-lsb-release-command-outputs-ubuntu-version.png\/w=714,fit=scale-down 714w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/the-lsb-release-command-outputs-ubuntu-version.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/the-lsb-release-command-outputs-ubuntu-version.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>Tip: If you need a shorter line, use: <code>lsb_release -d<\/code>, or view <code>\/etc\/lsb-release<\/code> or <code>\/etc\/issue<\/code>.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69dfca4fbda1a\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"687\" height=\"114\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/the-cat-command-prints-ubuntu-version-from-the-lsb-release-file.png\/public\" alt=\"The cat command prints Ubuntu version from the LSB release file\" class=\"wp-image-112593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/the-cat-command-prints-ubuntu-version-from-the-lsb-release-file.png\/w=687,fit=scale-down 687w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/the-cat-command-prints-ubuntu-version-from-the-lsb-release-file.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/the-cat-command-prints-ubuntu-version-from-the-lsb-release-file.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-check-ubuntu-version-using-hpanel-in-hostinger-vps\">How to check Ubuntu version using hPanel in Hostinger VPS<\/h2><p><a href=\"\/vps-hosting\">Hostinger VPS hosting<\/a> users can easily identify the Ubuntu version via the <strong>hPanel<\/strong> control panel. This method is simple since you can do so directly from a web browser without any command. Here are the steps:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hpanel.hostinger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Log in to<strong> hPanel<\/strong><\/a> and click<strong> VPS<\/strong> on the top menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Manage<\/strong> on the VPS plan you want to check.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>OS &amp; Panel<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Operating system<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69dfca4fbe99f\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1904\" height=\"623\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/vps-operating-system.png\/public\" alt=\"VPS operating system information in hPanel\" class=\"wp-image-125791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/vps-operating-system.png\/w=1904,fit=scale-down 1904w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/vps-operating-system.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/vps-operating-system.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/vps-operating-system.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/vps-operating-system.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/vps-operating-system.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1904px) 100vw, 1904px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>Here, you can also change your operating system, including numerous <a href=\"\/tutorials\/best-linux-distro\">Linux distributions<\/a> and applications using the <strong>VPS operating system templates<\/strong> with one click.<\/p><p>Alternatively, ask <strong>Kodee AI Assistant<\/strong> to show your currently installed OS and version. Simply open the menu via your VPS dashboard and type &ldquo;What&rsquo;s my current OS and version?&rdquo;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"hgr-tutorials-cta hgr-tutorials-cta-vps-hosting\" href=\"\/vps-hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/VPS-hosting-banner.png\/public\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/VPS-hosting-banner.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/VPS-hosting-banner.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/VPS-hosting-banner.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/VPS-hosting-banner.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-check-ubuntu-version-using-a-graphical-user-interface-gui\">How to check Ubuntu version using a graphical user interface (GUI)<\/h2><p>If your computer runs the Ubuntu desktop, check the operating system version via the Settings menu. Here are the steps:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to the application launcher on your desktop and click the <strong>grid<\/strong> icon.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69dfca4fc1188\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1175\" height=\"304\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/the-grid-icon-on-the-ubuntu-application-launcher.png\/public\" alt=\"The grid icon on the Ubuntu application launcher\" class=\"wp-image-112589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/the-grid-icon-on-the-ubuntu-application-launcher.png\/w=1175,fit=scale-down 1175w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/the-grid-icon-on-the-ubuntu-application-launcher.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/the-grid-icon-on-the-ubuntu-application-launcher.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/the-grid-icon-on-the-ubuntu-application-launcher.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/the-grid-icon-on-the-ubuntu-application-launcher.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1175px) 100vw, 1175px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>Settings<\/strong> from the menu. If you can&rsquo;t find it, use the search bar by pressing the <strong>Ctrl<\/strong> + <strong>S<\/strong> keyboard shortcut.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the new window, go to the <strong>About<\/strong> tab in the sidebar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under the Ubuntu logo, check <strong>OS Name<\/strong> to see your operating system release number.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69dfca4fc1e7b\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1434\" height=\"559\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/os-information-on-ubuntu-settings-menu.png\/public\" alt=\"OS information on Ubuntu Settings menu\" class=\"wp-image-112591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/os-information-on-ubuntu-settings-menu.png\/w=1434,fit=scale-down 1434w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/os-information-on-ubuntu-settings-menu.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/os-information-on-ubuntu-settings-menu.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/os-information-on-ubuntu-settings-menu.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/os-information-on-ubuntu-settings-menu.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1434px) 100vw, 1434px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>From the same menu, you can also find other information, including the <strong>Ubuntu Linux kernel version<\/strong>,<strong> bit type<\/strong>, and <strong>GNOME version<\/strong>.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-checking-the-ubuntu-version-is-important\">Why checking the Ubuntu version is important?<\/h2><p>While it may seem like a simple task, checking the Ubuntu version of your desktop and server is important for several reasons.<\/p><p><strong>Update and Security<\/strong><\/p><p>Understanding the installed Ubuntu version helps you determine whether your system uses an outdated distribution. This information is crucial since you must install a new release immediately, especially if your current operating system is out of support.<\/p><p>Otherwise, the Linux distribution might contain an unpatched security vulnerability, exposing your server and desktop to cyber attacks. Updates also often come with bug fixes and performance improvements, which are crucial for hosting environments.<\/p><p><strong>Compatibility<\/strong><\/p><p>Checking the Ubuntu version lets you determine whether your software and application are compatible with your system. It is crucial since installing the wrong package will cause issues.<\/p><p>It is especially crucial for a hosting environment since your application requires multiple dependencies to function correctly. If a piece of software isn&rsquo;t compatible with your system, the rest won&rsquo;t work.<\/p><p><strong>Troubleshooting and Support<\/strong><\/p><p>Understanding the installed operating system version simplifies troubleshooting since you have detailed information right in front of you. For example, you can accurately check for known bugs and issues that might be common for the specific release.<\/p><p>Moreover, it is a best practice to include this information when asking for solutions via customer services or forums like <strong>Stackoverflow<\/strong> for more accurate diagnostics.<\/p><p>\n\n\n<div class=\"protip\">\n                    <h4 class=\"title\">Need help troubleshooting your VPS?<\/h4>\n                    <p>In addition to our 24\/7 Customer Success team, Hostinger provides <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/blog\/vps-ai-assistant\">Kodee, an AI assistant<\/a> that can retrieve information from your VPS for more accurate troubleshooting solutions, including the operating system version number.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2><p>Checking your system&rsquo;s Ubuntu version ensures you are using an in-support release to avoid unwanted security issues. It also helps you determine whether your machine is compatible with a particular software.<\/p><p>There are three ways to do so:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Making use of a graphical user interface (GUI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using command line interface (CLI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilizing Hostinger&rsquo;s own <strong>hPanel<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>On a Ubuntu desktop, simply navigate to the <strong>About<\/strong> tab in the <strong>Settings<\/strong> menu and check the version number under the <strong>OS Name<\/strong> section.<\/p><p>If you prefer using the command line, open <strong>Terminal<\/strong> or connect to your server via <strong>SSH<\/strong>. Run <strong>lsb_release -a<\/strong> to print the distro version number. Alternatively, print the content of <strong>lsb_release<\/strong> or<strong> issue <\/strong>file using the <strong>cat<\/strong> command.<\/p><p>At Hostinger, you can quickly check the Ubuntu version by going to the <strong>VPS Overview<\/strong> menu in hPanel. The information is located in the <strong>Current OS<\/strong> line.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-check-ubuntu-version-faq\">How to check Ubuntu version FAQ<\/h2><p>In this section, we will answer commonly asked questions about checking the installed Ubuntu version.<\/p><div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1720105579861\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the latest version of Ubuntu?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">At the time of writing, the latest stable version of Ubuntu is <strong>24.04 LTS<\/strong>. A new long-term support (LTS) version launches every two years in April. To see if a newer version is available, regularly check the <a href=\"https:\/\/releases.ubuntu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ubuntu release page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1720105584869\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I check the version of Ubuntu I am running?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can check the version of Ubuntu desktop by going to<strong> Settings<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>About<\/strong>. The operating system version is listed under the <strong>OS Name<\/strong> section. 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