{"id":3165,"date":"2025-02-06T01:19:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T00:25:08","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:19","slug":"how-to-install-containerd-container-runtime-on-ubuntu-22-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-containerd-container-runtime-on-ubuntu-22-04\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS & VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 Containerd Container Runtime on Ubuntu 22.04"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Containerd is an industry-standard core container runtime that manages the complete container lifecycle of image transfer and storage, container execution and supervision, and low-level storage and image management. In this guide, we will walk you through the installation of Containerd on Ubuntu 22.04. Whether you are deploying it on a local server or using a Windows VPS <\/a>, this tutorial will cover all the necessary steps.<\/p>\n

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Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n

Before installing Containerd, ensure your system is up to date. Run the following commands:<\/p>\n

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y<\/code><\/pre>\n
Keeping your system updated is crucial for security and performance, whether you’re setting it up locally or on a VPS Windows VPS Servers<\/a> platform.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 2: Install Required Dependencies<\/h2>\n
Containerd requires some dependencies to run. Install these packages with the following command:<\/p>\n
sudo apt install -y apt-transport-https ca-certificates curl<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 3: Add the Containerd Repository<\/h2>\n
To install the latest version of Containerd, you need to add its official repository. First, add the Docker GPG key:<\/p>\n
\r\ncurl -fsSL https:\/\/download.docker.com\/linux\/ubuntu\/gpg | sudo apt-key add -\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
Then, add the Docker repository to your APT sources:<\/p>\n
\r\necho \"deb [arch=amd64] https:\/\/download.docker.com\/linux\/ubuntu $(lsb_release -cs) stable\" | sudo tee \/etc\/apt\/sources.list.d\/docker.list\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 4: Install Containerd<\/h2>\n
After adding the repository, update the package list and install Containerd:<\/p>\n
\r\nsudo apt update\r\nsudo apt install containerd.io -y\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 5: Configure Containerd<\/h2>\n
After installation, you need to configure Containerd. Create a default configuration file using the following command:<\/p>\n
sudo containerd config default | sudo tee \/etc\/containerd\/config.toml<\/code><\/pre>\n
This command generates a default configuration file at `\/etc\/containerd\/config.toml`.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 6: Restart and Enable Containerd<\/h2>\n
Now, restart the Containerd service to apply the configuration:<\/p>\n
sudo systemctl restart containerd<\/code><\/pre>\n
Enable Containerd to start on boot:<\/p>\n
sudo systemctl enable containerd<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 7: Verify Containerd Installation<\/h2>\n
To ensure Containerd is installed and running correctly, check the service status:<\/p>\n
sudo systemctl status containerd<\/code><\/pre>\n
You should see an output indicating that the service is active and running.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 8: Use Containerd<\/h2>\n
You can now use Containerd to manage your containers. For example, you can use the following command to list the available containers:<\/p>\n
sudo ctr containers list<\/code><\/pre>\n
This command will show any containers that are managed by Containerd.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n