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apt upgrade — Measure execution time

Measure the command execution time. Base task: Install available package upgrades.

Copy-ready commandapt upgrade — Measure execution time
time sudo apt upgrade
Production warning

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
2026-08-01

Examples

Measure execution time

Measure the command execution time.

time sudo apt upgrade

Common errors

Command or option not supported

Confirm the installed platform version supports the base command and the added output or wrapper option.

Access denied or insufficient privileges

Run with the administrative role or delegated permission required by the underlying command.