Installing Wireshark on Ubuntu 20.04

Wireshark is a widely used network protocol analyzer that is used to capture and analyze network traffic in real-time. It allows you to inspect and understand the behavior of network protocols, troubleshoot network issues, and perform various network-related tasks.

Here are the steps to install Wireshark on Ubuntu 20.04:

1. Open a terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard.
2. Update the package list by running the following command:

sudo apt update

3. Install Wireshark by running the following command:

sudo apt install wireshark

During the installation process, you will be asked whether to allow non-superusers to capture packets. Choose Yes and press Enter to continue.

4. Add your user to the wireshark group to be able to capture packets without root privileges. Run the following command:

sudo usermod -aG wireshark $USER

Replace $USER with your username.

5. Log out and log back in for the changes to take effect.

You have now successfully installed Wireshark on Ubuntu 20.04. You can launch it by searching for Wireshark in the application menu, or by running the wireshark command in the terminal.

Remember to use Wireshark responsibly and respect privacy and security guidelines while capturing and analyzing network traffic.