# Ubuntu 24.04

If you haven't already booted the Ubuntu Server image in previous steps you can find and download the Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS image below.

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### 1.   Start the Installation

After booting from the Ubuntu Server image, choose "Try or Install Ubuntu Server".

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### 2.   Choose system language

Select your preferred system language.

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### 3.   Installer update available

Select 'Update to the new installer'.

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### 4.   Keyboard configuration

Select your preferred keyboard layout.

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### 5.   Choose type of installation

Make sure "**Ubuntu Server**" is checked and then select '**Done**'.

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### 6.   Network connections

Wait until DHCPv4 assigns a LAN IP and make **note** of it for upcoming steps then select '**Done**'.

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### 7.   Configure proxy

Leave the field empty and select '**Done**'.

### 8.   Configure Ubuntu archive mirror

When mirror tests passed, select '**Done**'.

### 9.   Guided storage configuration

Keep the default settings and select '**Done**'.

### 10.   Storage configuration

Keep the default settings and select '**Done**', then confirm by selecting '**Continue**'.

### 11.   Profile setup

Set your preferred system information. Save the '**username**' and '**password**' for future reference.

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### 12.   Upgrade to Ubuntu Pro

Select '**Skip for now'**.

### 13.   SSH Setup

Check '**Install OpenSSH server'** and then select '**Done'**.

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### 14.   Featured Server Snaps

Leave everything unchecked and select '**Done**'.

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### 15.   When '**Reboot Now'** is prompted the Installation is complete!

Select '**Reboot Now'.**

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### 16.  Getting the message: "Failed unmounting /cdrom"

Press **ENTER** to start the VM.

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## Next step

#### For managing your relay it is recommended to connect to it over SSH. Go to the page below to learn how:

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[SSH setup](/relay/start/prep/ssh-setup.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

#### To continue the installation of the the Anon Relay Software on your **VM**, visit the following page:

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[Installing Anon](/relay/start/install-anon-on-linux.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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