(index-setup)= # Installation and setup These guides show you how to set up WSL with an Ubuntu distribution and the Ubuntu Pro for WSL application. ## The Ubuntu distribution Run a full Ubuntu development environment on Windows. ```{toctree} :titlesonly: :maxdepth: 1 Install Ubuntu on WSL <install-ubuntu-wsl2> Back up and restore Ubuntu WSL instances <backup-and-restore> Automatic setup of Ubuntu on WSL with cloud-init <cloud-init> ``` ## The Ubuntu Pro for WSL application Secure and manage Ubuntu on WSL with an Ubuntu Pro subscription. ```{toctree} :titlesonly: :maxdepth: 1 Install UP4W and add a Pro token <set-up-up4w> Verify Pro subscription and attachment <verify-subscribe-attach> Uninstalling UP4W, Ubuntu WSL apps and WSL <uninstalling> ```