Error: Failed to fetch http:// in Ubuntu 20.04

When installing software or updating your Ubuntu 20.04 system, you may encounter the error «Failed to fetch http://». This error often occurs due to problems with the Internet connection or incorrect settings in your system. In this article, we will look at how to fix this error and continue working with your operating system without any problems.

Check your Internet connection

The first step when encountering the «Failed to fetch http://» error in Ubuntu 20.04 is to check your Internet connection. Make sure your computer is connected to a Wi-Fi network or Ethernet cable and that you can successfully open web pages in your browser. If you have problems with your Internet connection, try restarting your router or network card.

Update the software list

If your Internet connection is working fine, but you are still getting the «Failed to fetch http://» error, try updating the software list in your system. To do this, open a terminal and execute the following commands:

  • sudo apt update
  • sudo apt upgrade

These commands will update the list of available programs and install all available updates for your system. After completing this process, try installing or updating the software again and check if the «Failed to fetch http://» error has disappeared.

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Change update servers

Sometimes the problem with the «Failed to fetch http://» error may be due to incorrect update servers in your system. To fix this problem, open the update manager and change the update server to another one. To do this, follow these steps:

  • Open «System Settings» in Ubuntu 20.04.
  • Go to the «Updates» section.
  • Change the update server to a more reliable one or closer to your location.

After changing the update servers, try updating the software list and make sure that the «Failed to fetch http://» error no longer occurs.

Conclusion

We have looked at several methods to fix the «Failed to fetch http://» error in Ubuntu 20.04. Try following these recommendations and make sure your system works without problems when installing and updating software. If the problem still persists, contact specialists or the Ubuntu support forums for further assistance.