How to install steamcmd on ubuntu 25.04

If you want to host dedicated game servers on Linux, the best tool you can use is SteamCMD (Steam Console Client). In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to install SteamCMD on Ubuntu 25.04 in a clean and simple way. By the end, you’ll have SteamCMD ready to install and manage servers for games like CS:GO, Rust, ARK, and more.

Step 1: Update Ubuntu 25.04 before installing SteamCMD

The first step is to make sure your Ubuntu system is fully updated. This avoids package conflicts and ensures compatibility when installing SteamCMD:

`sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Enable the multiverse repository for SteamCMD

SteamCMD is part of Ubuntu’s multiverse repository, which is not always enabled by default. To make sure you can access it, run:

sudo add-apt-repository multiverse

Then update your package list again:

sudo apt update

Step 3: Install SteamCMD on Ubuntu 25.04

Now you can install SteamCMD using the official Ubuntu package. This pulls in all necessary dependencies automatically:

sudo apt install steamcmd -y

This is the most reliable way to install SteamCMD on Ubuntu 25.04 without extra steps.

Step 4: Run SteamCMD to set up your server

After installation, start SteamCMD by typing:

steamcmd

SteamCMD will update itself on the first run. You’ll see a login prompt where you can either:

• Log in with your Steam account credentials
  
• Use the anonymous login for servers that allow it
  

Once logged in, you’re ready to download and configure your dedicated game server.