Guide on Installing Google Chrome through Terminal in Linux Operating Systems
Want to install Google Chrome on your Ubuntu or Debian system from the command line? Follow these precise steps to get it up and running in no time.
First, ensure your system packages are up to date by running:
Next, install the necessary dependencies with:
Now, download the latest Chrome .deb package with:
Install the downloaded package with:
If dependency errors occur, run:
To launch Google Chrome from the terminal, simply type:
Troubleshooting Tips
- If reports dependency issues, always run to automatically fix dependencies.
- Ensure your system architecture is 64-bit (), as Google Chrome does not officially support 32-bit Linux.
- If Google Chrome does not start, check if any previous Chrome processes are running. Kill those using and try again.
- For frequent updates, consider adding Google’s official repository, but this is optional since the manual install will work fine for most users.
- If you get 'command not found' when trying to launch Chrome, ensure exists or check if you need to log out and log in again after installation for environment paths to update.
This method works for recent Ubuntu (such as 22.04, 24.04) and Debian 13 "Trixie" systems.
If you prefer to launch Chrome as a background process, use the command "google-chrome &". To keep the terminal open, use "nohup google-chrome".
Remember, an active internet connection is necessary for the installation to work. If you encounter any errors during the installation, run the appropriate command to fix them.
This article has been co-authored by Nicole Levine, MFA, a Technology Writer and Editor for the website. Nicole Levine holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies.
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- For data-and-cloud-computing purposes, you might find it beneficial to learn how to automate the installation of Google Chrome on your Debian-based Linux system using technology and scripts.
- To delve deeper into the realm of technology, consider exploring data-and-cloud-computing techniques that can optimize the installation and management of applications like Google Chrome on Linux, such as employing MIT's OCFS2 filesystem for data management or Google's containerization solution, Kubernetes.
