This beginner-friendly, step-by-step guide is designed to help you install Odoo 19 on Ubuntu 24.04, even if you’re new to the Unix command line. Follow the steps below to successfully install Odoo 19 and enhance your business management experience. If you prefer to install Odoo on any server with just one click, you can use Cloudpepper for a seamless experience.
Note for Ubuntu 24.04: the system Python is 3.12. You don’t need to change it—Odoo 19 supports Python 3.10+. A virtual environment is still recommended. (Odoo)
Step 1: Open the Terminal
To begin, you need to access the command line interface in Ubuntu. Press Ctrl + Alt + T to open the Terminal application.
Step 2: Update Your System
First, update your system packages to ensure you’re working with the latest versions. Type the following command and press Enter:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgradeEnter your password when prompted, and wait for the update process to complete.
Step 3: Install Dependencies
Odoo requires certain dependencies to function correctly. Run the following command to install them:
sudo apt install git python3-pip build-essential wget python3-dev python3-venv python3-wheel
libfreetype6-dev libxml2-dev libzip-dev libldap2-dev libsasl2-dev python3-setuptools node-less
libjpeg-dev zlib1g-dev libpq-dev libxslt1-dev libldb-dev libldap2-dev libtirpc-devStep 4: Create an Odoo User
Create a new system user for Odoo and assign it a home directory:
sudo useradd -m -d /opt/odoo -U -r -s /bin/bash odooStep 5: Install PostgreSQL
Odoo uses PostgreSQL as its database management system. Install PostgreSQL with this command:
sudo apt install postgresqlAfter installation, create a new PostgreSQL user for Odoo:
sudo su - postgres -c "createuser -s odoo"Odoo 19 supports PostgreSQL 12 or newer, so Ubuntu 24.04’s PostgreSQL 16 is fine. (Odoo)
Step 6: Install Wkhtmltopdf
Wkhtmltopdf is a dependency for generating PDF reports in Odoo. Download and install it using these commands:
cd /tmp
wget https://github.com/wkhtmltopdf/packaging/releases/download/0.12.6.1-2/wkhtmltox_0.12.6.1-2.jammy_amd64.deb
sudo apt install ./wkhtmltox_0.12.6.1-2.jammy_amd64.debOdoo 19 asks for wkhtmltopdf 0.12.6 (patched Qt) for proper headers/footers. The Jammy package above is the patched build and is the one Odoo points to in docs. (Odoo)
Step 7: Download Odoo 19
Switch to the Odoo user and download the Odoo 19 source code:
sudo su - odoo
git clone https://github.com/odoo/odoo.git --depth 1 --branch 19.0 /opt/odoo/odoo19Step 8: Create a Virtual Environment
Create a new virtual environment for Odoo and activate it:
python3 -m venv /opt/odoo/odoo19-venv
source /opt/odoo/odoo19-venv/bin/activateOdoo 19 requires Python 3.10 or later (Ubuntu 24.04’s default is 3.12, which is OK). (Odoo)
Step 9: Install Python Dependencies
Within the virtual environment, install the required Python packages:
pip install wheel
pip install -r /opt/odoo/odoo19/requirements.txtDeactivate the virtual environment when finished:
deactivateSwitch back to the sudo user with:
exitStep 10: Configure Odoo
Create a configuration file for Odoo:
sudo mkdir /etc/odoo
sudo touch /etc/odoo/odoo.conf
sudo nano /etc/odoo/odoo.confCopy and paste the following configuration settings into the /etc/odoo/odoo.conf file:
[options]
; This is the password that allows database operations:
admin_passwd = your_strong_admin_password
db_host = False
db_port = False
db_user = odoo
db_password = False
addons_path = /opt/odoo/odoo19/addonsReplace your_strong_admin_password with a secure password of your choice. Save the file and exit by pressing Ctrl + X, followed by Y and Enter.
Step 11: Create a Systemd Service File
Create a systemd service file to manage the Odoo service:
sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/odoo.servicePaste the following content into the odoo.service file:
[Unit]
Description=Odoo19
Requires=postgresql.service
After=network.target postgresql.service
[Service]
Type=simple
SyslogIdentifier=odoo19
PermissionsStartOnly=true
User=odoo
Group=odoo
ExecStart=/opt/odoo/odoo19-venv/bin/python3 /opt/odoo/odoo19/odoo-bin -c /etc/odoo/odoo.conf
StandardOutput=journal+console
[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.targetSave and exit by pressing Ctrl + X, followed by Y and Enter.
Step 12: Enable and Start the Odoo Service
Enable the Odoo service to start automatically at boot:
sudo systemctl enable odooStart the Odoo service:
sudo systemctl start odooCheck the status of the Odoo service to ensure it’s running:
sudo systemctl status odooIf the service is running, you’ll see an “active (running)” status. (If PostgreSQL isn’t running, Odoo won’t start—make sure the DB service is up.) (Odoo)
Step 13: Access Odoo in Your Web Browser
Open your web browser and navigate:
http://your_server_ip_or_domain:8069Replace your_server_ip_or_domain with your server’s IP address or domain name. You should see the Odoo setup page, where you can create a new database and start using Odoo 19.
Congratulations! You’ve successfully installed Odoo 19 on Ubuntu 24.04. Remember, if you’d prefer a one-click installation process, you can use Cloudpepper for a seamless experience.
