# Nvidia Treiber unter Ubuntu 24.01 installieren ## Add Nvidia PPA Ensure your system has the latest packages ``` sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y ```

Add the Nvidia PPA ``` sudo add-apt-repository ppa:graphics-drivers/ppa ```

When prompted hit `ENTER` to continue. Pull the latest packages ``` sudo apt update ```

Check which drivers are available. I usually go with the 'recommended' version ``` ubuntu-drivers devices ```

## Install Drivers Once you identify the driver you wish to install, use `apt` to install it ``` sudo apt install nvidia-driver- ```

Reboot for the changes to take effect ``` sudo reboot now ```

## Confirm Installation Check `nvidia-smi` to see if the GPU is detected and the correct driver version is installed ``` nvidia-smi ```

I have the nvidia-driver-560 installed at the time of this guide, and my output reflects that