To upgrade Ubuntu 18.04 to Ubuntu 20.04, follow the steps below:
- Update your system: Before starting the upgrade process, it’s recommended to update your system to ensure you have the latest packages and security patches. Open a terminal and run:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
sudo apt dist-upgrade
- Install update-manager-core: If you haven’t already installed the package, run:
sudo apt install update-manager-core
- Check the release upgrade prompt: Run the following command to check if a new Ubuntu release is available:
sudo do-release-upgrade -c
If a new release is available, you will see a message like: “New release '20.04' available.”
- Run the release upgrade: Start the upgrade process using:
sudo do-release-upgrade
This will launch the release upgrader, which will guide you through the process. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the upgrade.
- Reboot your system: Once the upgrade process is complete, reboot your system:
sudo reboot
That’s it! Your Ubuntu 18.04 system should now be successfully upgraded to Ubuntu 20.04.



