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Multipass

Multipass is a lightweight VM manager for Linux, Windows and macOS. It's designed for developers who want a fresh Ubuntu environment with a single command. It…

Version 1.11.1+win · by canonical

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Official site: multipass.run

About Multipass

Multipass is a lightweight VM manager for Linux, Windows and macOS. It's designed for developers who want a fresh Ubuntu environment with a single command. It uses KVM on Linux, Hyper-V on Windows and HyperKit on macOS to run the VM with minimal overhead. It can also use VirtualBox on Windows and macOS. Multipass will fetch images for you and keep them up to date.

How to install Multipass

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With the Windows Package Manager (winget) you can install and update it with: winget install Canonical.Multipass
  4. Open Multipass once it finishes installing.
How to install Windows software with winget

Frequently asked questions

Is Multipass free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to multipass.run, the developer's official site, where Multipass is available to download. Softvault doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of Multipass?

The version listed here is 1.11.1+win. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install Multipass from the command line?

With the Windows Package Manager (winget), run: winget install Canonical.Multipass. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Multipass safe?

Multipass downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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