Add a Personal Package Archive (PPA)

Personal Package Archives (PPAs) are software repositories designed for Ubuntu users and are easier to install than other third-party repositories.

Only add software repositories from sources that you trust. Third-party software repositories are not checked for security by Ubuntu members, and may contain software which is harmful to your computer.

Install a PPA

  1. On the PPA's overview page, look for the heading that reads Adding this PPA to your system. Make a note of the PPA's location, which should look similar to: ppa:mozillateam/firefox-stable.

  2. Click on the Ubuntu Software Center icon in the Launcher, or search for Software Center in the search bar of the Dash.

  3. When the Software Center launches, click Edit> ▸ Software Sources

  4. You will be asked to enter your password. Once you have done that, switch to the Other Software tab.

  5. Click Add and enter the ppa: location.

  6. Click Add Source then close the Software Sources window. Ubuntu Software Center will then check your software sources for new updates.