Ubuntu 26.04 Now Available (VPS & Dedicated Servers)

Ubuntu 26.04 is available now on all Ethernet Servers VPS and Dedicated Server plans. Released on April 23rd 2026, the latest Ubuntu LTS release gives customers a modern, stable, and secure Linux operating system for websites, applications, databases, and development environments.

Furthermore, it is built on Linux kernel 7.0 and includes five years of security updates, continuing until April 2031. As a result, this release is a strong choice for both production servers and new projects that need long-term reliability.

Ubuntu 26.04 Available on VPS Plans

Customers can now deploy Ubuntu 26.04, available across our full VPS range. Whether you need a small virtual server for testing or a larger VPS for live workloads, you can select it during deployment.

Moreover, Ubuntu remains one of the most popular Linux distributions for developers, system administrators, and businesses. Additionally, with Ubuntu 26.04 available on all VPS tiers, migrating or starting a new project is straightforward.

Why Choose Ubuntu for Your VPS?

Its long-term support lifecycle helps reduce major operating system changes while still providing important security updates. Furthermore, the familiar apt package manager and wide software compatibility make it easy to set up any workload quickly.

Ubuntu 26.04 Available on Dedicated Servers

The latest Ubuntu version is also ready for our Dedicated Server plans. Dedicated Servers are ideal for customers who need full hardware resources, stronger performance, and more control over their hosting environment.

For example, Ubuntu 26.04 available on dedicated hardware can be used for web hosting, application hosting, virtualization, storage services, game servers, and private business systems.

Dedicated Server Use Cases

Furthermore, customers who prefer a clean Linux server environment can benefit from familiar package management and wide software support. Consequently, this gives you maximum flexibility and performance for demanding workloads.

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Security and Support

One of the biggest reasons to choose this LTS release is its long support window. Canonical provides five years of standard security and maintenance updates, which helps keep servers protected and stable over time.

Keeping Your Server Up to Date

However, long-term support means more than just security patches. Additionally, Ubuntu 26.04 available packages are regularly updated through the standard apt package manager, so keeping your server software current is simple. Therefore, both new deployments and existing servers benefit from a well-maintained, reliable platform.

You can read more in the official Ubuntu 26.04 LTS release notes. Also, the official Ubuntu Server page provides more information about using Ubuntu on servers.

Deploy Ubuntu 26.04 on Your Server

Ubuntu 26.04 available deployments can now be selected when ordering a new VPS or Dedicated Server from Ethernet Servers. Existing customers can also reinstall their service with the latest Ubuntu LTS version where supported.

To get started, browse our VPS and Dedicated Server plans, choose the resources you need, and select the new Ubuntu option during setup. If you need help choosing the right server, our team will be happy to assist.