How to install and register Ubuntu Pro

What is Ubuntu Pro?

Full explanation can be found on Ubuntu Pro page. I’ll just pick some important points.

• extended support for 5 years (10 years in total)
• security updates released in prior
• access to PRO tools like compliance profiles and vulnerability management

Scope

Procedure has been tested on:

• Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
• Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

How to

Sign up to Ubuntu Pro website

1. Go to Ubuntu Pro and create account or sign in
2. When logged in click on Get Ubuntu Pro now
3. If utilized for business then choose your pricing options, otherwise you can register up to 5 machines for personal use.
4. Click on Register
5. Note down the token for registration of clients

Register client(s)

Configure proxy (optional)

For airgapped systems you can configure PRO tools to use proxy.

1. Check current configuartion

   pro config show
   

2. Set proxy

   pro config set http_proxy=<proxy>
   pro config set https_proxy=<proxy>
   

Register client

1. Update & upgrade the system

   sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
   

2. install “pro” packages

   sudo apt-get install ubuntu-advantage-tools -y
   

3. Attach subscription

   sudo pro attach <token>
   sudo pro status
   pro security-status
   

4. Upgrade the system again (optional)

   sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y