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How to Install `sudo` on Ubuntu and Debian

In most Ubuntu and Debian installations, `sudo` is already pre-installed. However, if you find that `sudo` is not available on your system, you can install it using the following steps:

1. Switch to the Root User

To install `sudo`, you need to be logged in as the root user. If you're not logged in as root, you can switch to the root user using the following command:

su

Enter the root password when prompted.

2. Update Package Lists

Before installing new software, it's a good practice to update the package lists to ensure you're installing the latest version of the package:

apt update

3. Install `sudo`

After updating the package lists, you can install `sudo` with the following command:

apt install sudo

4. (Optional) Add a User to the `sudo` Group

To grant a user `sudo` privileges, you need to add them to the `sudo` group. Replace username with the actual username:

usermod -aG sudo username

These steps should help you install `sudo` on your Ubuntu or Debian system. After completing these steps, `sudo` should be installed and configured on your system.