Fedora Linux is a popular open-source operating system used by many users around the world. Keeping your Fedora system up-to-date with the latest security patches and bug fixes is essential for ensuring the safety and stability of your system. In this blog entry, we will explain how to set up automatic updates on Fedora Linux.

Step 1: Install the DNF-automatic package To enable automatic updates on your Fedora system, you need to install the DNF-automatic package. To do so, open up the Terminal and run the following command:

sudo dnf install dnf-automatic

Step 2: Configure automatic updates After installing the DNF-automatic package, you need to configure it. Open up the configuration file with the following command:

sudo nano /etc/dnf/automatic.conf

In this file, uncomment the line that says “upgrade_type = default” by removing the “#” at the beginning of the line. Then, uncomment the line that says “apply_updates = no” and change “no” to “yes”. This will enable automatic updates on your Fedora system.

Additionally, you may want to configure other settings such as the time when the updates are installed, the email address that will receive notifications, and the maximum amount of time to wait before applying updates. You can do this by modifying the corresponding lines in the configuration file.

Step 3: Enable and start the DNF-automatic service After configuring the DNF-automatic package, you need to enable and start the DNF-automatic service. Run the following command to enable the service:

sudo systemctl enable --now dnf-automatic.timer

This will start the DNF-automatic service and set it to run automatically at boot time.

Step 4: Verify automatic updates are working To verify that automatic updates are working correctly, run the following command:

sudo systemctl status dnf-automatic.timer

This command will show you the status of the DNF-automatic service, including the last time it ran and whether any updates were installed. If the service is running without errors and updates are being installed, then automatic updates are working correctly on your Fedora system.

That’s it! You have now set up automatic updates on your Fedora system. By enabling automatic updates, you can ensure that your system stays up-to-date with the latest security patches and bug fixes without having to manually install updates.