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How to Install a .deb Package on Ubuntu

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Serhii Hrekov
software engineer, creator, artist, programmer, projects founder

Ubuntu, like other Debian-based systems, uses .deb files as the standard package format. While most software is installed via apt or the Ubuntu Software Center, sometimes you may need to install software manually using a .deb file you downloaded from a website or built yourself.

In this article, we’ll cover how to install .deb packages using the GUI and command line, how to resolve dependencies, and best practices for safe installation.