Installing Google Chrome on Ubuntu 22.04 using the terminal involves downloading the Debian package and then using dpkg to install it. Here's how:
1. Download the Google Chrome Debian Package
You can download the latest stable version of Google Chrome directly from Google's website using the wget command. Open your terminal and enter the following:
wget https://dl.google.com/linux/direct/google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.debThis command downloads the .deb package to your current directory.
2. Install Google Chrome using dpkg
After the download completes, use the dpkg command to install the package. You'll need administrator privileges, so use sudo.
sudo dpkg -i google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb3. Fix Dependency Issues (If Any)
Sometimes, the installation might fail due to missing dependencies. If dpkg reports dependency errors, you can resolve them by running:
sudo apt-get install -fThis command tells APT (Advanced Package Tool) to automatically download and install any missing dependencies required by Google Chrome.
4. Verify Installation
After resolving dependencies, Chrome should be installed. You can verify the installation by checking the installed applications or by running Chrome from the terminal:
google-chromeThis command should launch Google Chrome. You can also find it in your applications menu.
Summary of Commands:
| Step | Command | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | wget https://dl.google.com/linux/direct/google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb |
Downloads the Google Chrome .deb package. |
| 2 | sudo dpkg -i google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb |
Installs the downloaded package using dpkg. Requires administrator privileges. |
| 3 | sudo apt-get install -f |
Fixes any dependency issues that may arise during the installation process. APT automatically downloads and installs missing dependencies. |
| 4 | google-chrome |
Launches Google Chrome after successful installation. |
By following these steps, you can successfully install Google Chrome on your Ubuntu 22.04 system using the terminal.
