How to install Google Chrome on Ubuntu 24.04

Introduction

Google Chrome is simple and intuitive, making it easy to browse the Internet. Many users like Chrome because it loads web pages quickly and smoothly. Chrome offers powerful security features that help users stay safe online. Google Chrome officially provides a Debian package repository to install on Debian-based systems. This step by step tutorial will help you install the latest version of Google Chrome on your Ubuntu 24.04 desktop and server systems.

Prerequisites

• A system running with Ubuntu 24.04
• Accessing the shell with the sudo user

Step 1: Update your system

As always, the first step should be to update your current system packages. You can do this by running the following commands:

sudo apt update

sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Setting up GPG keys

The next step is to configure the GPG keys on your system with which the packages are signed. In the system terminal simply type the command:

wget -q -O - https://dl.google.com/linux/linux_signing_key.pub | sudo gpg --dearmour -o /usr/share/keyrings/chrome.gpg

This command saves the GPG keyring to: /usr/share/keyrings/chrome-keyring.gpg

Step 3: Adding the Chrome PPA to your system

Using the GPG keychain file you just added, run this command to set up the official Google Chrome PPA on your Ubuntu system:

sudo sh -c 'echo "deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/chrome.gpg] \
 http://dl.google.com/linux/chrome/deb/stable main" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/google.list'

Step 4: Install Google Chrome

Your system is now ready to install Google Chrome. First, update the package list:

sudo apt update

Then, run this command to install Google Chrome on your Ubuntu 24.04 LTS:

sudo apt install google-chrome-stable

Step 5: Launch the Chrome application

Once the installation is complete, you can launch Google Chrome from the application menu or by typing this command from the terminal:

google-chrome

You can also search for "Google Chrome" in the applications menu. Look for the Google Chrome icon and click on it to launch the application.

Now you are ready to browse the Internet using Google Chrome.

Conclusion

In conclusion, installing Google Chrome on your Ubuntu 24.04 system is simple and requires a few simple steps. First, update your system and then set the necessary GPG keys. Next, add the Google Chrome PPA to your system. Finally, update the package list and install Google Chrome. Once installed, you can easily launch Chrome from the application menu or terminal. By following these steps you will ensure that you have the latest version of Google Chrome, providing a fast, secure and easy-to-use browsing experience.