How to Install VirtIO Drivers in an Ubuntu VM in Hyperion

Written By Christian Castagna (Administrator)

Updated at December 4th, 2025

→ Applies to: Hyperion 9.x and above

 

Step 1. Connect to Ubuntu VM via SSH as root (replace <your_ip_address_or_hostname> with the Ubuntu VM ip/hostname)

ssh root@<your_ip_address_or_hostname>

 

Step 2. Become Super User

sudo su

 

Step 3. Update repository

apt update

 

Step 4. Install VirtIO drivers

apt install qemu-guest-agent