Pop!_OS is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. If you are looking for an easy and stable linux distribution to use it daily then pop!_os it's a great choice.
In this tutorial you will learn how to install Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS on your computer.
Recommended System Requirements
4 GB RAM
16 GB storage
64-bit processor
Step 1 - Download Pop!_OS
Navigate to https://pop.system76.com/ and click the download button
next click the version you want to download and that's it.
Step 2 - Burn ISO to USB/DVD
Once you have downloaded Pop!_OS ISO version you need to burn the ISO file to an usb device or external hdd or even a DVD, the method you choose to burn the iso file it's up to you as all 3 methods will work fine.
For example you can use Ventoy - https://owlhowto.com/how-to-create-a-multiboot-usb/
Step 3 - Install Pop!_OS
Once booting into pop!_os you will see the setup screen, you can choose to start installing pop!_os right away or use the system in live mode to test it before installing it.
To proceed with the installation, follow the steps below
1) Select Language and click the Select button
2) You need to select the preferred region for the language you chose on step 1 , next click the "Select" button again
3) Choose Keyboard layout
To make sure that all keys will work and to prevent any issues make sure you select the right keyboard layout.
If you are unsure which keyboard layout to select, click the keyboard icon as shown on the image below, that button will open a virtual keyboard and you can start testing your keys and see what keys work and what not, this helps you to select the right keyboard layout.
4) On this step you need to choose which installation method you want to go with
Clean Install - This option will erase everything on the drive where you are installing the system
Custom (Advanced) - Allows you to setup and create partitions manually, use this option only if you know what you are doing.
On this tutorial I went with "Clean Install" option , so simply select the "Clean Install" option and proceed by clicking the "Clean Install" button
Next, select the drive where you want to install pop!_os, you will see a similar screen, select the drive that appears on this window and then click "Erase and Install" button
5) Set your name and Username and click "Next"
Name - You can put your name or whatever you like
Username - Is the username that will be used to login and manage your system, so I sugges you put something that you will remember
6) Once you set username and name, now you need to set the password, once you do click Next to continue with the installation
7) Drive Encryption
On this step you need to select whether you want to encrypt your drive or not, I recommend encrypting your drive and setting a different password from the password you chose to use for loggin in.
First you need to uncheck the ticked box "Encryption password is the same as user account password"
Next click to "Set password" button to set the encryption password
Now simply enter the encryption password and click the "Encrypt" button
Then you will see this window, which means the system is being installed and drive is being encrypted
Depending on your computer specs this setup might take awhile, so just give it some time to complete and make sure your computer is plugged in during the installation.
Once the installation has been completed, you will see this screen, click the "Restart Device" button to continue setting up your system.
Step 4 - Set up Pop!_OS
1) Unlock Disk
Once you reboot the system, you'll be prompted to enter the drive encryption password, enter your password and press enter
2) Next click to the username, and enter your password to login to your system.
Note: this is the password you chose on user creation step not the drive encryption password
3) Choose your preferred desktop layout and click "Next"
For example I chose "Dock doesn't extend to edges"
4) Configure the Top Bar
Show workspace button - Allows you to create more than workspace
Show application Buttons - It shows the application button on the top bar
Date & Time - Set date and time position, center is selected as default position
5) Proceed by clicking Next on "Applications & Launcher "
and "Gesture" window
6) Choose white or dark mode on "Appearance" window and click next
Personally I love dark mode, so I went with dark mode on this tutorial
7) Privacy
Leave this option off, unless you want your location to be accessed by applications, and click next again
8) Select your timezone
Set your own country's timezone and click Next
9) Set up Online Accounts
On this window you can link your Google , Nextcloud , Microsoft etc accounts to your system, you can also click "Skip" if you don't want to link any account.
10) Now all you have to do is click the "Start Using Pop!_OS" button and that's it!
Enjoy!
Conclusion
By now you should know how to Install and Set up Pop!_OS on your computer.
