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This tutorial explains how to install multiple Linux distributions on a USB stick. This way, you can enjoy multiple live Linux distributions on a single USB stick.

I like to try out different Linux distributions via USB stick. It allows me to test the operating system on real hardware, not in a virtualized environment. In addition, I can plug USB into any system (like Windows), do whatever I want, and enjoy the same Linux experience. Also, if there is a problem with my system, I can use a USB flash drive to recover!

Creating a single bootable live version of Linux USB is easy, you just download an ISO file and burn it to a USB stick. But what if you want to try multiple Linux distributions? You can use multiple USB sticks, or you can overwrite the same USB stick to try other Linux distributions. But neither method is convenient.

So, is there a way to install multiple Linux distributions on a single USB stick? We will see how to do this in this tutorial.

How to create a bootable USB with multiple Linux distributions

We have a tool that works just fine to keep multiple Linux distributions on a single USB stick. All you have to do is select the distribution you want to install. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to install multiple Linux distributions on a USB stick for live sessions.

To make sure you have a USB stick large enough to install multiple Linux distributions on it, an 8 GB USB stick should be enough for three or four Linux distributions.

Step 1

MultiBootUSB is a free, open source, cross-platform application that allows you to create USB drives with multiple Linux distributions. It also supports unloading any distribution at any time so that you can reclaim space on the drive for another distribution.

Download the.deb package and double-click Install.

Download MultiBootUSB

Step 2

The recommended file system is FAT32, so make sure to format the USB drive before creating a multiboot USB drive.

Step 3

Download the ISO image of the Linux distribution you want to install.

Step 4

Once this is done, launch MultiBootUSB.

MultiBootUSB

The home screen asks you to select the USB stick and the Linux distribution image file you intend to put on the USB stick.

MultiBootUSB supports persistence for Ubuntu, Fedora, and Debian distributions, meaning that changes made to live versions of Linux distributions are saved to USB.

You can select the persistence size by dragging the slider under the MultiBootUSB tab. Persistence gives you the option to save changes to a USB stick at runtime.

MultiBootUSB persistence storage

Step 5

Click the Install Distribution option and continue with the installation. It takes some time to complete before a successful installation message is displayed.

You can now see the distribution in the Installed section. Repeat this process for additional operating systems. This is what it looks like when I install Ubuntu 16.10 and Fedora 24.

MultiBootSystem with Ubuntu and Fedora

Step 6

The next time I boot via USB, I can choose any distribution.

Boot Menu

You can add as many distributions as your USB stick allows. To delete a distribution, select it from the list and click Uninstall Distribution.

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MultiBootUSB is really easy to install multiple Linux distributions on a USB stick. With just a few clicks, I have working disks for two of my favorite operating systems, and I can launch them on any system.

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