Ubuntu Pro for WSL

by Canonical Group Limitedv1.0.6

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Ubuntu Pro for WSL is a Windows application that automates the attachment of your Ubuntu Pro subscription.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Canonical.UbuntuProforWSL --exact --version 1.0.6

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Ubuntu Pro for WSL

Ubuntu Pro for WSL uses MSIX. The silent install switches are (no switches needed).

One-line silent install (x64)

Add-AppxPackage -Path .\installer.msix

See the full silent install reference for Ubuntu Pro for WSL →

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Installers · v1.0.6

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	MSIX	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Ubuntu Pro for WSL.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Ubuntu Pro for WSL on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Canonical.UbuntuProforWSL --exact --version 1.0.6. winget downloads the installer from Canonical Group Limited and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Ubuntu Pro for WSL silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Canonical.UbuntuProforWSL --exact 1.0.6 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Ubuntu Pro for WSL?

Ubuntu Pro for WSL uses MSIX. MSIX packages install silently by default - no switches are needed (Add-AppxPackage -Path .\installer.msix).

How do I uninstall Ubuntu Pro for WSL via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Canonical.UbuntuProforWSL --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Ubuntu Pro for WSL's Apps & Features entry.

Is Ubuntu Pro for WSL free?

Ubuntu Pro for WSL is distributed under GPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/canonical/ubuntu-pro-for-wsl) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Ubuntu Pro for WSL work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Ubuntu Pro for WSL directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Ubuntu Pro for WSL up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Canonical.UbuntuProforWSL --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 3 versions of Ubuntu Pro for WSL from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

1.0.6latest
1.0.5
1.0.1.0