How to Install MariaDB on Ubuntu 25.04 (Step-by-Step Guide for 2025)

Here is a   step-by-step guide   to installing   MariaDB   on   Ubuntu 25.04   (or similar versions) :

✅ Step 1: Update Your System

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

This ensures all your packages are up-to-date.

✅ Step 2: Install MariaDB Server

sudo apt install mariadb-server -y

This will install the latest MariaDB version available from Ubuntu’s default repositories.

✅ Step 3: Secure MariaDB Installation

sudo mariadb-secure-installation

You'll be asked several prompts :

• Set root password? → Yes
• Remove anonymous users? → Yes
• Disallow root login remotely? → Yes
• Remove test database? → Yes
• Reload privilege tables now? → Yes

✅ Step 4: Enable and Start MariaDB

sudo systemctl enable mariadb
sudo systemctl start mariadb

To check its status :

sudo systemctl status mariadb

✅ Step 5: Test the Installation

Log in to the MariaDB shell :

sudo mariadb

Then, type :

SELECT VERSION();

Type   'exit;'   to leave the shell.

✅ Optional: Allow Remote Connections

1. Open config :

sudo nano /etc/mysql/mariadb.conf.d/50-server.cnf

2. Find the line :

bind-address = 127.0.0.1

Replace it with :

bind-address = 0.0.0.0

3. Restart MariaDB :

sudo systemctl restart mariadb

4. Allow MariaDB through firewall (if active) :

sudo ufw allow 3306

✅ Done!

MariaDB is now installed and running on your Ubuntu 25.04 system.

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