Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
“Focal Fossa”
- Extended support (paid)
- Released 23 Apr 2020
- End of life 31 May 2025
- Latest 20.04.6
Is Ubuntu 20.04 LTS still supported?
Free support ended 31 May 2025. Paid extended support runs until 23 Apr 2030.
Today
- Released 23 Apr 2020
- Active support ends 1 Oct 2022
- End of life 31 May 2025
- Extended support ends 23 Apr 2030
Release details
- Product
- Ubuntu
- Version
- 20.04 LTS
- Codename
- Focal Fossa
- Release date
- 23 Apr 2020
- Latest update
- 20.04.6 · 23 Mar 2023
- Long-term support
- Yes
- Active support until
- 1 Oct 2022
- Security support until
- 31 May 2025
- Extended support until
- 23 Apr 2030
- Status
- Extended support (paid)
Guides for Ubuntu 20.04
Tech Basics
How to Install VLC on Ubuntu 20.04
Updated Apr 2025
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Updated Apr 2025
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How to Configure Static IPv4 Address on Ubuntu 20.04
Updated Apr 2025
Linux
How to Install and Configure LibreNMS on Ubuntu 22.04/20.04
Updated Nov 2025
Python
How to Install Python 3.13 on Ubuntu 24.04. 22.04 & 20.04
Updated Apr 2025
Linux
How to Change Timezone on Ubuntu 20.04
Updated Apr 2025
Security
How to Setup Let’s Encrypt (Certbot) on Ubuntu 20.04
Updated Apr 2025
Programming
How to Install RStudio IDE on Ubuntu 22.04 & 20.04
Updated Apr 2025
Other Ubuntu releases
Supported now
Frequently asked questions
When does Ubuntu 20.04 LTS reach end of life?
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS reached end of life on 31 May 2025. Paid extended support runs until 23 Apr 2030.
Is Ubuntu 20.04 LTS still supported?
No. Ubuntu 20.04 LTS no longer gets free security updates. Upgrade to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS.
What is the latest version of Ubuntu 20.04 LTS?
The latest Ubuntu 20.04 LTS release is 20.04.6, released on 23 Mar 2023.
When was Ubuntu 20.04 LTS released?
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS was released on 23 Apr 2020.
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