debconf-set-selections

Sets debconf answers before package installations (preseeding).

Debian

Verified: 2026-02-09

Syntax

$debconf-set-selections [DATEI]

Examples

$echo 'postfix postfix/main_mailer_type select Internet Site' | sudo debconf-set-selections

$sudo debconf-set-selections preseed.cfg

Typical use cases

Standard usage

debconf-set-selections --help

Note Important for unattended Debian installations and deployments.

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