How do I install a .deb package using the terminal, Ubuntu

Category: Ubuntu

Added: 17th of April 2016

Viewed: 2672 times

How do I install a .deb package using the terminal

This tutorial works in Ubunbu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Lubuntu, Ubuntu Mate and other Ubuntu based distributions. The tutorial also works in Linux Mint and other Debian based distributions.

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

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

sudo dpkg -i [package_name]

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

sudo apt-get install -f

You might also be interested in:
Install multiple .deb files

Other Tips & Tutorials

Ubuntu

How do I upgrade a single package in Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributions

Posted: 12th of September 2021

Views: 248

Ubuntu

Create a multiboot USB for your .iso images, using Ventoy on Linux

Posted: 25th of August 2021

Views: 341

Ubuntu

How to find out what date you installed Linux on your machine

Posted: 13th of April 2021

Views: 476

Ubuntu

Install bashtop in Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributions. Monitor your cpu, memory, disks, network and other processes

Posted: 21st of February 2021

Views: 587

Ubuntu

Ubuntu 20.10 Groovy Gorilla installation error, installer crashed

Posted: 3rd of February 2021

Views: 973

Ubuntu

Find out what version of Ubuntu you are running, using the terminal

Posted: 29th of January 2021

Views: 484

Ubuntu

Install Redshift to automatically adjust the colour of your screen depending on time of day on Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributions

Posted: 26th of November 2020

Views: 1079

Ubuntu

PulseAudio, Pavucontrol not saving settings after reboot on Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributions

Posted: 11th of November 2020

Views: 3753

Ubuntu

No sound after installation of Ubuntu or Ubuntu based distribution, install pavucontrol

Posted: 9th of November 2020

Views: 586

Ubuntu

Shutdown Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributions at a specific time or within (x) minutes

Posted: 30th of October 2020

Views: 671

Shop Returns & Refund Policy