{"id":634,"date":"2020-10-18T12:18:46","date_gmt":"2020-10-18T12:18:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/?p=634"},"modified":"2020-11-19T20:04:36","modified_gmt":"2020-11-19T20:04:36","slug":"how-to-install-google-chrome-on-ubuntu-20-04-lts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/de\/ubuntu\/how-to-install-google-chrome-on-ubuntu-20-04-lts\/","title":{"rendered":"2 ways to install Google Chrome in Ubuntu 20.04 LTS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Google chrome is the most commonly used secure and fast web browser. Google chrome is not available in Ubuntu\u2019s Software repository because it is not an open-source application or software program. Chromium web browser is available in the software repository of Ubuntu but it is not an original \u2018Google Chrome\u2019 browser. You can install it on every operating system like Linux, Windows, and Mac OS, etc. if you have a minimal installation of Ubuntu 20.04 on your system then, you may not have a chrome browser installed on it.<strong> In this article, we will explain to you how you can install the Google Chrome browser in the Ubuntu 20.04 system using two different ways via the command line as well as using GUI.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Installation of Chrome Browser on Ubuntu 20.04<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can install Google Chrome browser on Ubuntu 20.04 system using two different ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Install Chrome using the terminal application<\/li>\n<li>Install the Chrome web browser using the graphical method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Open the terminal by using \u2018Ctrl+Alt+t\u2019 from your keyboard.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Install Chrome Using the Terminal Application Method<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Follow the below-mentioned steps to install Google Chrome through the terminal application:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 1: Update and Upgrade Apt Repository Packages<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Run the following command to update the Ubuntu\u2019s repository packages:<\/p>\n<pre>$ sudo apt update<\/pre>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"314\" class=\"wp-image-635\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-325.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-325.png 728w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-325-300x129.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After that, type the following command to upgrade the all packaged to the newest version:<\/p>\n<pre>$ sudo apt upgrade<\/pre>\n<h3><strong>Step 2: Install Wget Utility (if not installed)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Before installing Google Chrome, you should make sure that the wget command is installed on your Ubuntu because without this command apt command cannot install Google Chrome on your system. However, by using the following command you can check the installation of wget command:<\/p>\n<pre>$ wget --version<\/pre>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"733\" height=\"471\" class=\"wp-image-636\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-326.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-326.png 733w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-326-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If wget utility is not installed on your system due to any problem then, by typing the following command you can install it on your Ubuntu 20.04 system:<\/p>\n<pre>$ sudo apt install wget<\/pre>\n<h3><strong>Step 3: Download .deb Package for Chrome Installation\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Now, execute the below-mentioned command to download the Google Chrome installation setup file on your system:<\/p>\n<pre>$ wget <a href=\"https:\/\/dl.google.com\/linux\/direct\/google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb\">https:\/\/dl.google.com\/linux\/direct\/google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb<\/a><\/pre>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"926\" height=\"236\" class=\"wp-image-637\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-327.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-327.png 926w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-327-300x76.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-327-768x196.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 4: Install Google Chrome<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Install Google Chrome by using the following dpkg command on your system:<\/p>\n<pre>$ sudo dpkg -i google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb<\/pre>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"935\" height=\"309\" class=\"wp-image-638\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-328.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-328.png 935w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-328-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-328-768x254.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 5: Launch Chrome via Terminal<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Congratulations! Google Chrome has been installed on your machine now. You can easily launch it by running the below-given command on the terminal window. Chrome will start and you will be asked to check or uncheck boxes and then hit \u2018Enter\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"275\" class=\"wp-image-639\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-329.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-329.png 930w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-329-300x89.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-329-768x227.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/> The following window will display on your system:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-640\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-330.png\" alt=\"Install Google Chrome in Ubuntu\" width=\"904\" height=\"846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-330.png 904w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-330-300x281.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-330-768x719.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Installing Google Chrome Using the Graphical Interface Method<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The installation of Google Chrome using the Graphical interface method is quite easy as compared to the command line method. You need to follow the following steps for graphical method:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 1: Download Chrome<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Open the firefox browser and search Google Chrome URL in the search bar. The following Google Chrome window will show in your browser. Click on the \u2018Download Chrome\u2019 button which is highlighted in the following screenshot:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-641\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-331.png\" alt=\"Install Google Chrome in Ubuntu\" width=\"1848\" height=\"929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-331.png 1848w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-331-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-331-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-331-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-331-1536x772.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1848px) 100vw, 1848px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 2: Choose .deb package for Ubuntu 20.04<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In the next step, you need to choose the .deb package for the Debian\/Ubuntu, i.e., select the first option, and then click on the \u2018Accept and Install\u2019 button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1844\" height=\"902\" class=\"wp-image-642\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-332.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-332.png 1844w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-332-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-332-1024x501.png 1024w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-332-768x376.png 768w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-332-1536x751.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1844px) 100vw, 1844px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 3: Save the .deb Package<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Now, choose option \u2018Save File\u2019 to store the .deb package in \u2018Downloads\u2019 directory which is shown in the following image:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-643\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-333.png\" alt=\"Install Google Chrome in Ubuntu\" width=\"1837\" height=\"790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-333.png 1837w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-333-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-333-1024x440.png 1024w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-333-768x330.png 768w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-333-1536x661.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1837px) 100vw, 1837px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 4: Install Google Chrome<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Go to the directory \u2018Downloads\u2019 and open the downloaded Google Chrome package. The window will open in Ubuntu Software Center.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"888\" height=\"588\" class=\"wp-image-644\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-334.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-334.png 888w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-334-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-334-768x509.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" \/> Click on the \u2018Install\u2019 option. After that, installation of Chrome will start on your system.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-645\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-335.png\" alt=\"Install Google Chrome in Ubuntu\" width=\"1151\" height=\"699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-335.png 1151w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-335-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-335-1024x622.png 1024w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-335-768x466.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1151px) 100vw, 1151px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 5: Launch Google Chrome<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Click on the \u2018Activities\u2019 and then, you can launch Google Chrome.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1915\" height=\"807\" class=\"wp-image-646\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-336.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-336.png 1915w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-336-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-336-1024x432.png 1024w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-336-768x324.png 768w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-336-1536x647.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1915px) 100vw, 1915px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to add it to your favorites bar then, you will right-click on it and choose option \u2018Add to favorites\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1346\" height=\"698\" class=\"wp-image-647\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-337.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-337.png 1346w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-337-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-337-1024x531.png 1024w, https:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/word-image-337-768x398.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1346px) 100vw, 1346px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You have learned how to install Google Chrome on Ubuntu 20.04 system using two different ways using the command line and graphical methods. We have executed different commands on the terminal for the installation. I hope both methods will be easy and useful for you. Give us your suggestions and queries. Thanks!<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Google chrome is the most commonly used secure and fast web browser. 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