Ubuntu Quick Setup

Follow these simple steps to start using Flatpak

  1. Install Flatpak

    To install Flatpak on Ubuntu 18.10 (Cosmic Cuttlefish) or later, open the Terminal app and run:

    sudo apt install flatpak

  2. Install GNOME Software Flatpak plugin

    The GNOME Software plugin makes it possible to install apps without needing the command line. To install, run:

    sudo apt install gnome-software-plugin-flatpak

    Note: Ubuntu distributes GNOME Software as a Snap in versions 20.04 to 23.04, and replaced it with App Center in 23.10 and newer—neither of which support installing Flatpak apps. Installing the Flatpak plugin will also install a deb version of GNOME Software, resulting in two "Software" apps being installed at the same time on Ubuntu 20.04 to 23.04, and a single new \"Software\" app on Ubuntu 23.10 and newer.

  3. Add the Flathub repository

    Flathub is the best place to get Flatpak apps. To enable it, run:

    flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://dl.flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

  4. Restart

    To complete setup, restart your system. Now all you have to do is install apps!