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title: Install Canonical OpenStack on Pop!_OS using the Snap Store | Snapcraft
description: Get the latest version of Canonical OpenStack for on Pop!_OS - Your own
enterprise-grade cloud platform
url: https://snapcraft.io/install/openstack/pop
---
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# Install Canonical OpenStack on **Pop!\_OS**
# Canonical OpenStack (openstack)
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[Install](https://snapcraft.io/install/openstack/pop#install)
#### Your own enterprise-grade cloud platform
This snap installs Sunbeam – a modern framework for automating OpenStack deployment and operations processes. Build your cloud in a few simple steps and operate it with ease at any scale.
**ⓘ Disclaimer**
*For the most up-to-date installation instructions and minimum hardware requirements always refer to the official product documentation:*
**Install the openstack snap:**
```
sudo snap install openstack
```
**Prepare the machine:**
```
sunbeam prepare-node-script --bootstrap | bash -x && newgrp snap_daemon
```
**Bootstrap the cloud:**
```
sunbeam cluster bootstrap --accept-defaults --role control,compute,storage
```
**Configure the cloud:**
```
sunbeam configure --accept-defaults --openrc demo-openrc
```
**Start using OpenStack:**
```
sunbeam launch ubuntu --name test
```
**What is OpenStack?**
OpenStack is a collection of open source projects designed to work together to form the basis of a cloud. It enables organizations to transform their data centers into modern and robust platforms that resemble the behavior of leading public clouds, while empowering them to keep full control over their budget and sovereignty.
**What is Sunbeam?**
Sunbeam lowers the barrier to entry for OpenStack and simplifies its deployment and operations processes. Backed by cloud-native architecture, Sunbeam uses bottom-up automation and high-level abstraction to make OpenStack accessible to newcomers and help users get to grips with the platform immediately.
**What is Canonical OpenStack?**
Canonical OpenStack (based on Sunbeam) is an enterprise cloud solution that distills the maturity and comprehensiveness of the upstream OpenStack project into an award-winning product. Canonical OpenStack gives organizations access to a broad range of commercial services: from design and delivery to post-deployment operations and maintenance.
**Learn more:**
*
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### Package name
* openstack
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### License
* Apache-2.0
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### Last updated
* 9 September 2026 - 2024.1/stable
* 20 October 2026 - 2026.2/edge
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### Websites
* [canonical-openstack.readthedocs-hosted.com](https://canonical-openstack.readthedocs-hosted.com/en/latest/ "https://canonical-openstack.readthedocs-hosted.com/en/latest/")
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### Contact
* [matrix.to](https://matrix.to/#/#openstack-sunbeam:ubuntu.com "https://matrix.to/#/#openstack-sunbeam:ubuntu.com")
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### Source code
* [github.com/canonical/snap-openstack](https://github.com/canonical/snap-openstack "https://github.com/canonical/snap-openstack")
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### Report a bug
* [bugs.launchpad.net](https://bugs.launchpad.net/snap-openstack/+filebug "https://bugs.launchpad.net/snap-openstack/+filebug")
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##### Report a Snap Store violation
* [Report this Snap](https://snapcraft.io/install/openstack/pop#report-snap-modal)
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## Enable snaps on Pop!\_OS and install Canonical OpenStack
Snaps are applications packaged with all their dependencies to run on all popular Linux distributions from a single build. They update automatically and roll back gracefully.
Snaps are discoverable and installable from the [Snap Store](https://snapcraft.io/store), an app store with an audience of millions.
### Enable snapd
Snap can be installed on Pop!\_OS from the command line. Open Terminal from the Applications launcher and type the following:
```
sudo apt update
sudo apt install snapd
```
Either log out and back in again, or restart your system, to ensure snap’s paths are updated correctly.
### Install Canonical OpenStack
To install Canonical OpenStack, simply use the following command:
```
sudo snap install openstack
```
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