Ubuntu: Activate automatic updates - how it works

With Ubuntu, you can activate automatic updates with just a few clicks and are always up to date. Read how to do this here.

Ubuntu: Activate automatic updates - how it works

1. On the start page, navigate to "Applications & Updates" in the menu and select the "Updates" tab.
2. First, make sure that all three checkmarks under "Install updates from" are checked.
3. Now select the "Download and install automatically" option from the pull-down menu behind "When security updates are available".
4. In order to have all updates installed automatically, you can activate the same option behind "If other updates are available".
5. Finally, you have to confirm the change by entering your administrator password.

In another practical tip, we will explain how to carry out manual updates under Ubuntu.