GhostBSD Official Image

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GhostBSD 25.01-R14.2p1

Architecture: 64-bit (amd64)

Torrent Release Notes

SHA256 Checksum: 1c51abb1f26b085c394495d507e70bd60584586232828981f394a5c45c5f0886

System Requirements

  • Processor: 64-bit
  • RAM: 4 GB minimum
  • Storage: 15 GB free
  • Network: Required

Note: GhostBSD needs at least 4 GB RAM to install, as it runs from memory after booting.

GhostBSD Community Images

Lovingly crafted by our community and hosted by the GhostBSD Project, these images shine with community spirit. For help on Telegram or the Forums, please note it’s a community image and your desktop choice.

GhostBSD 25.01-R14.2p1 - XFCE

Architecture: 64-bit (amd64)

Torrent

SHA256 Checksum: aa6cd527de7b4ab6af0b5bad6099c7459130acd25cc58bc7b9b005e0ad50709b

System Requirements

  • Processor: 64-bit
  • RAM: 4 GB minimum
  • Storage: 15 GB free
  • Network: Required

Note: GhostBSD needs at least 4 GB RAM to install, as it runs from memory after booting.

Writing the ISO to a USB Stick

Ready to install GhostBSD? Here’s how to prepare your USB stick on various systems. Replace the device path (e.g., /dev/da0, /dev/sdc) with your USB’s actual path—check carefully to avoid overwriting the wrong drive!

On FreeBSD/GhostBSD

sudo dd if=~/Downloads/GhostBSD-25.01-R14.2p1.iso of=/dev/da0 bs=4m conv=sync

On Linux

sudo dd if=~/Downloads/GhostBSD-25.01-R14.2p1.iso of=/dev/sdc bs=4M conv=sync; sync

On macOS

sudo dd if=~/Downloads/GhostBSD-25.01-R14.2p1.iso of=/dev/disk2 bs=10240

On Windows

  • Download and run the imaging tool, Rufus, from the website.

  • Insert the USB flash drive.

  • Make sure the flash drive is shown in Rufus under Device.

  • Click “SELECT” and choose the GhostBSD ISO file.

  • Click “START”.