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  If you already have Ubuntu 18.04 LTS set up on your local machine, you can
  skip this page. The recommended technical requirements for ParallelChain™
  Experience is a CPU with 8 cores and 32GBs of RAM.
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# Install Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (recommended)

## 1. Download the ISO for the latest version of Ubuntu 18.04 LTS

### [https://releases.ubuntu.com/18.04/](https://releases.ubuntu.com/18.04/)

You most likely want the 64-bit PC (AMD64) desktop image.

## 2. Create a bootable Ubuntu disk

If you are on a Ubuntu machine (not 18.04 LTS):&#x20;

[https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/create-a-usb-stick-on-ubuntu#1-overview](https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/create-a-usb-stick-on-ubuntu#1-overview)

If you are on a Windows machine:&#x20;

[https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/create-a-usb-stick-on-ubuntu#1-overview](https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/create-a-usb-stick-on-windows#1-overview)

If you are on a macOS machine:&#x20;

[https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/create-a-usb-stick-on-macos#1-overview](https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/create-a-usb-stick-on-macos#1-overview)

## 3. Once the system is booted using the bootable disk, choose "Install Ubuntu"

![](https://1397842895-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MLxCC4mJ0eEVFp9X7HG%2F-MLxLwUX8d1FdI2m4--0%2F-MLxLzPsoBlGPyIEf8_E%2FPicture1.jpg?alt=media\&token=865baec2-9d13-45bd-9aef-2e7bcabcce24)

## 4. Choose "Normal Installation"

![](https://1397842895-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MLxCC4mJ0eEVFp9X7HG%2F-MLxLwUX8d1FdI2m4--0%2F-MLxM1k4Wjd2K4SM6xrM%2FPicture2.jpg?alt=media\&token=c4990017-58a4-413d-a515-ebee816e351f)

## 5. Choose "Erase Disk and Install Ubuntu"

![](https://1397842895-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MLxCC4mJ0eEVFp9X7HG%2F-MLxLwUX8d1FdI2m4--0%2F-MLxMCYEootKT0uBW0cr%2FPicture3.jpg?alt=media\&token=f75fcbd8-29fa-4220-8339-5b323334dd51)

## 6.  Create and enter your login name, computer name, username, and password

![](https://1397842895-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MLxCC4mJ0eEVFp9X7HG%2F-MLxLwUX8d1FdI2m4--0%2F-MLxMGUDiTDCivoF2Lb9%2FPicture4.png?alt=media\&token=98985645-8311-4e4c-bd99-dece03dc19bd)

## 7. You are now installing Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. This will take around 5-10 minutes depending on the speed of your computer

## 8. Once the installation is complete, remove the USB/DVD from the drive and restart your system

## 9. Your Ubuntu installation is ready!
