Rackzar Linux Mirror
Free public mirror · South Africa

South African Linux Mirror for Debian, Ubuntu, Rocky, AlmaLinux and Kali

Local package repositories hosted in South Africa by Rackzar. Point apt or dnf at mirror.rackzar.net for faster updates, lower latency and zero international bandwidth.

mirror.rackzar.net
6Distributions
…Up to date
…Latest sync
HTTP + HTTPSNo forced redirect

Serving a total of … locally in ZA

Mirrored distributions

Live sync status for every repository. Click a distribution to browse its files.

Synced < 6h 6 to 12h > 12h
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How to use the mirror

Copy the configuration for your distribution. Back up your existing sources first and run apt update or dnf makecache afterwards.

Debian mirror in South Africa

Debian 12 and 13 can use the deb822 format. Replace trixie with your release.

/etc/apt/sources.list.d/debian.sources
Types: deb
URIs: http://mirror.rackzar.net/debian
Suites: trixie trixie-updates
Components: main contrib non-free non-free-firmware
Signed-By: /usr/share/keyrings/debian-archive-keyring.gpg

Classic one-line format (older releases):

/etc/apt/sources.list
deb http://mirror.rackzar.net/debian <release> main contrib non-free

Keep security.debian.org as your security source so fixes arrive the moment they are published.

Why use a local Linux mirror?

mirror.rackzar.net runs on Rackzar's own network, AS329206, built for South African traffic.

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Faster updates

Packages come from inside South Africa instead of Europe or the US, so apt upgrade and dnf update finish sooner.

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Local peering

100Gbit peering at CINX, JINX and NAPAfrica in Cape Town and Johannesburg keeps traffic on local networks.

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No international bandwidth

Save costly international transit on servers, office networks and large VM fleets.

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Signed and verified

Repositories are mirrored as published upstream, so GPG signatures verify exactly as with the official servers.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Rackzar Linux mirror free to use?

Yes. mirror.rackzar.net is a free public mirror. Anyone can point their package manager at it, whether you are a Rackzar client or not.

Which Linux distributions are mirrored?

Debian, Ubuntu, Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux, Kali Linux and GRML are mirrored from upstream and synced automatically several times a day.

Why use a South African Linux mirror?

Packages are served from inside South Africa, so updates download faster with lower latency and do not consume international bandwidth. Rackzar peers at CINX, JINX and NAPAfrica, so traffic from most local networks stays local.

Should I use HTTP or HTTPS?

Both work. HTTP is kept available without a forced redirect for maximum package manager compatibility. Packages are GPG signed, so integrity is verified either way. Use HTTPS if your network policy requires it.

How often is the mirror updated?

Each repository syncs on an automated schedule. The live status cards on this page show the last successful sync and repository size for every distribution.

Can I request another distribution or ISO?

Yes. If there is a Linux distribution, repository or ISO image you would like mirrored, submit it via our contact page and our team will review it.

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