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apt upgrade

Install available package upgrades.

Copy-ready commandapt upgrade
sudo apt upgrade
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Commands using rm, package upgrades, disk tools, or service changes can affect production systems.

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Linux with the referenced utility installed
Permissions
Use sudo or root only when required
Last reviewed
2026-07-31

Examples

Basic example

Install available package upgrades.

sudo apt upgrade

Common errors

Command not found

Confirm Linux with the referenced utility installed is installed and available in your current shell.