How do I change my update server in Ubuntu 18.04?

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The first thing I did after installing 16.04 LTS was to change my update server to Main Server. I can not find a similar option in Ubuntu 18.04.

How do I change it?

Show Applications --> Software & Updates --> Ubuntu Software --> Download From.... Cannot see this? — andrew.46, Apr 28 '18 at 22:15
got it. thanks. Ubuntu 16.04 used to have it in settings so I was used to that. — Mohsin, Apr 28 '18 at 22:16

score 8 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 28 '18 at 22:17

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Open the terminal and type software-properties-gtk . From the opened window, open the drop down menu in front of Download from: and select main server

answered Apr 28 '18 at 22:17

Eskander Bejaoui

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This is exactly what I was looking for but one needs to install using sudo apt install software-properties-gtk in case one is using KDE in place of GNOME – Mohsin Oct 17 '19 at 09:01

score 3 · Answer 2 · answered Apr 23 '20 at 21:48

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You can open the Software & Updates app in Ubuntu and change and change Download from to the Main Server as mentioned @Eskander:

answered Apr 23 '20 at 21:48

israteneda

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score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Apr 02 '20 at 05:42

If you are on KDE you don't need software-properties-gtk instead you can use Muon Package Manager which you can find from Application launcher.

Then just go to Muon Package Manager->settings->configure software sources and then select your desired server(In this case main server).

How do I change my update server in Ubuntu 18.04?

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