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Hello,
I’m trying to install Greenbone Vulnerability Management on Ubuntu 25.04 (GNU/Linux 6.14.0-1006-gcp x86_64). However, when I try to add the Greenbone repository to my system, I receive the following error:

root@op3nv4s-soc:~# sudo wget -O /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/greenbone.asc https://apt.greenbone.net/greenbone-key.asc && echo "deb https://apt.greenbone.net/stable/ $(lsb_release -sc) main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/greenbone-stable.list
--2025-05-02 19:09:51--  https://apt.greenbone.net/greenbone-key.asc
Resolving apt.greenbone.net (apt.greenbone.net)... 45.135.105.68, 2a0e:6b40:10:105::fe:ed
Connecting to apt.greenbone.net (apt.greenbone.net)|45.135.105.68|:443... connected.
OpenSSL: error:0A00010B:SSL routines::wrong version number
Unable to establish SSL connection.
root@op3nv4s-soc:~#

I previously attempted the same process on Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS and encountered the same issue.
Could someone help me resolve it?

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Did you consider to use our documentation to install the Greenbone Vulnerability Manager?

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Easiest way to install it is using kali and its packages (apt -y install openvas; gvm-setup; gvm-check-setup and gvm-start) or using script in debian 12:

Eero

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Also wondering where the assumption that the added repository can be used for installing the Greenbone Community Edition on Ubuntu is originating from.

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@cfi :grin:

Kali Linux is usually easiest way to get things working. I tested that Debian script also.

Eero

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@ecuellar could you please let us know where you did get the idea of using apt.greenbone.net from?

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Thanks all.
Finally, I managed to install it using a Docker within my Ubuntu. I also set up some crontab routines to stop the services, update the sources, and restart the services. Now, my instance is working properly. I appreciate the time you all took to share your responses and suggestions.