When you log in to an Ubuntu system for the first time, before doing any work, it is always a good idea to check what version of Ubuntu is running on the machine.

New Ubuntu releases come out every six months, while LTS (Long Term Support) releases occur every two years. LTS versions are supported for five years on both desktop and server. Other standard releases are supported for nine months.

This article will show you how to find your Ubuntu version using the command line or from within the graphical interface.

How to Check Ubuntu Version from the Command Line There are several commands that you can use to find out what version of Ubuntu you are running.

The lsb_release utility displays LSB (Linux Standard Base) information about the Linux distribution.

The preferred method to check your Ubuntu version is to use the lsb_release utility, which displays LSB (Linux Standard Base) information about the Linux distribution. This method will work no matter which desktop environment or Ubuntu version you are running.

Follow the steps below to check the Ubuntu version from the command line: