How do I install a .deb package using the terminal in Linux Mint, Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributions

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Category: Linux Mint

Added: 17th of April 2016

Updated On: Tutorial updated and rechecked on 2nd of February 2026

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➔ Install multiple .deb files

I find it easier and quicker to install .deb packages using the terminal instead of using the gdebi package installer.

Once you have downloaded your .deb package, to install the .deb package open your terminal and enter the following command.

Replace [package_name] with the name of the package you downloaded.

You will be required to enter your root password

If there are errors with unresolved dependencies whilst installing the package, for example dpkg: dependency problems prevent configuration of {package_name} you can run the following command in the terminal afterwards