Install Ubuntu Server on Raspberry Pi 5

Synopsis

You’ve just recieved your new Raspberry Pi 5 in the mail, here’s a guide to flash Ubuntu Server OS to the MicroSD and set up your first remote session via SSH.

Requirements

• Raspberry Pi 5
• Raspberry Pi Imager software
• MicroSD (at least 8gb)
• Access to home router

Step 1 - Flash OS to MicroSD

1. Download and install Raspberry Pi Imager software

https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/

Step 2 - Identify IP address of the Pi

1. Once the Pi powered up and running, log into your home network router
   • Likely 192.168.0.1
2. Locate the IP address given to the Pi with DHCP
   • In this example, 192.168.0.5

Step 3 - SSH into the Pi

1. Open a terminal / cmd shell and remote in using:

   ssh user@ip_address // bailey@192.168.0.5
   

2. Accept the initial handshake confirmation by typing: yes