Brief: In this article, we will explain how to install VirtualBox 7.0 on Debian-based distributions such as Debian, Ubuntu, and Linux Mint using VirtualBox’s own repository with an apt package manager.

VirtualBox is a powerful, general-purpose, and cross-platform full virtualization software, targeted at server, desktop, and embedded use. It can be installed on any operating system (Linux, Windows, Mac, etc) and allows you to install and run multiple guest operating systems on the same computer.

Recently Oracle has released the latest stable version of Virtualbox 7.0, the newest major update that brings with it many significant changes and new features.

What's new in VirtualBox 7.0

• Full virtual machine encryption support via command line.
• Added support for Secure Boot.
• Introduced a new utility similar to "top", which displays performance statistics of running guests.
• The new VM wizard was reworked to integrate unattended guest OS installation.
• Much improved and visually appealing user interface with smoother and easier setup of virtual machines.
• Enhanced theme support across all platforms.

You can view the complete change log for VirtualBox 7.0 on their Official Changelog Page.

Installing VirtualBox 7.0 in Debian-based Systems

To install the latest version of VirtualBox 7.0, we'll be using the official Virtualbox repository by executing the following commands on your respective distribution.

Install VirtualBox in Debian

<code>$ wget -q https://www.virtualbox.org/download/oracle_vbox_2016.asc -O- | sudo apt-key add -
$ wget -q https://www.virtualbox.org/download/oracle_vbox.asc -O- | sudo apt-key add -
$ sudo apt install software-properties-common
$ echo "deb [arch=amd64] https://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/debian $(lsb_release -sc) contrib" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/virtualbox.list
$ sudo apt update
$ sudo apt install virtualbox-7.0
$ virtualbox</code>

Install VirtualBox in Ubuntu

<code>$ wget -q https://www.virtualbox.org/download/oracle_vbox_2016.asc -O- | sudo apt-key add -
$ wget -q https://www.virtualbox.org/download/oracle_vbox.asc -O- | sudo apt-key add -
$ sudo apt install software-properties-common
$ echo "deb [arch=amd64] https://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/debian $(lsb_release -sc) contrib" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/virtualbox.list
$ sudo apt update
$ sudo apt install virtualbox-7.0
$ virtualbox</code>

Install VirtualBox in Linux Mint

<code>$ wget -q https://www.virtualbox.org/download/oracle_vbox_2016.asc -O- | sudo apt-key add -
$ wget -q https://www.virtualbox.org/download/oracle_vbox.asc -O- | sudo apt-key add -
$ sudo apt install software-properties-common
$ echo "deb [arch=amd64] https://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/debian $(lsb_release -sc) contrib" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/virtualbox.list
$ sudo apt update</code>

Note: On my Linux Mint 20.3 version, I encountered the following error while updating the system.

<code>E: The repository 'https://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/debian una Release' does not have a Release file.
N: Updating from such a repository can't be done securely and is therefore disabled by default.
N: See apt-secure(8) manpage for repository creation and user configuration details.</code>

This error can be fixed by adding your distribution codename to the /etc/apt/sources.list.d/virtualbox.list file as shown below. I replaced una with the codename focal.

<code>amd64] https://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/debian <strong>focal</strong> contrib</code>

Once the system package list has been updated, you can proceed to install VirtualBox 7.0 using the following command.

<code>$ sudo apt update
$ sudo apt install virtualbox-7.0</code>

After installation completes, simply execute the following command to start it from the terminal or use the launcher from the menu to launch the application.

<code>$ virtualbox</code>

Installing VirtualBox Extension Pack in Debian Systems

The VirtualBox Extension Pack provides additional core functionalities to VirtualBox. To use it, first download it using the following wget command.

<code>$ wget https://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/7.0.0/Oracle_VM_VirtualBox_Extension_Pack-7.0.0.vbox-extpack</code>

Now open Virtualbox –> File –> Preferences –> Tools –> Extension Manager and browse for the vbox-extpack to install it.

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That’s all! In this article, we’ve demonstrated how to install VirtualBox 7.0 in Debian, Ubuntu, and Linux Mint. If you have any questions or want to share your thoughts, feel free to use the feedback form below.

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