RabbitMQ is a powerful message broker used to facilitate communication between applications. Follow this guide to install RabbitMQ on Ubuntu 24.

Step 1: Update System Packages

Start by updating your system’s package list to ensure you’re installing the latest versions:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Install Erlang, a dependency of RabbitMQ, by running:

sudo apt install -y erlang

Step 3: Add RabbitMQ Repository

Enable the official RabbitMQ repository for Ubuntu 24:

echo "deb https://dl.bintray.com/rabbitmq-erlang/debian focal erlang" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/rabbitmq.list

Import the repository’s signing key:

wget -O- https://keys.openpgp.org/vks/v1/by-fingerprint/6026DFCA
sudo apt-key add -

Step 4: Install RabbitMQ

After adding the repository, install RabbitMQ using:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y rabbitmq-server

Step 5: Start and Enable RabbitMQ

Start the RabbitMQ service and ensure it starts on boot:

sudo systemctl start rabbitmq-server
sudo systemctl enable rabbitmq-server

Step 6: Verify Installation

Check RabbitMQ’s status to confirm it is running:

sudo systemctl status rabbitmq-server

Step 7: Enable RabbitMQ Management Dashboard

Enable the RabbitMQ management plugin for a web-based interface:

sudo rabbitmq-plugins enable rabbitmq_management

Access the dashboard by visiting http://localhost:15672. Use the default credentials: username guest and password guest.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed RabbitMQ on Ubuntu 24. Configure RabbitMQ as needed to meet your application requirements.