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How to Install Google Chrome in Ubuntu


Are you also struggling to find the process or the methods to download or install the Google Chrome Application in Ubuntu? Then you are at the right place. Today in this blog, we are going to discuss all the information regarding Ubuntu and how to install or create Google Chrome on Ubuntu. So, let’s stay tuned and read this blog till the last word.


Ubuntu


Ubuntu is a Linux distribution developed by Canonical (Computer Software Company based in the UK) and is one of the most popular distributions thanks to its user-friendly interface. Currently, Ubuntu is available in three different versions i.e. Desktop, server, and core and are made for the Internet of Things (IoT) devices and robots. These are mainly designed by keeping in mind the users of computers, smartphones, and network errors.

The main problem or the issue that the Ubuntu users are currently facing is that the Ubuntu desktop users are facing is that they don’t get Google chrome as a preinstalled application on their Desktop. Although, no worries about that. We are here to help you. So, let’s discuss in detail about the process of installing Google Chrome in Ubuntu.


How to Download or Install Google Chrome in Ubuntu

The process of installing the Google Chrome on Ubuntu is as not difficult or lengthy as it sounds. When a user follows the steps one by one, then it can be installed easily. So, let’s have a look at the methods or the solutions that you can follow to install Google Chrome in Ubuntu.


Method 1: Installation of Google Chrome through GUI

  • Commence the installation methods by opening the preinstalled web browser on your PC like Firefox browser or Internet Explorer.
  • After that copy this link: https://www.google.com/intl/en_in/chrome/ and paste it into the search box and then press the enter button.
  • Now, the Google Chrome official site will be opened.
  • Then click on the blue box displaying the text “Download Chrome”.
  • Start the installation process by selecting the first option displaying Debian or Ubuntu and followed by clicking on the install button.
  • During the installation process, make sure that you must uncheck the “Open With” option and check the save option.
  • After that, go to the download directory and open the downloaded Google Chrome application.
  • For installing it properly, make sure that you open it in the Ubuntu Software Centre.
  • Now, click on the install button, and with that effect, Google Chrome will be installed through the software center.
  • You are now able to run or use the Google chrome from the Activities menu.
  • To add the google chrome to your favorite bar, right-click on the icon and then select the option displaying the “Add to Favorites” option.

Now, you are all ready to perform any search activity on Google Chrome. In case, due to a technical issue, you fail to install Google Chrome by following the above method, then don’t panic and follow the next method.


Method 2: Installing Google Chrome with the help of Terminal Interface


To install Google Chrome by Terminal Interface, here are the steps that you can follow one by one.

  • First, update the Ubuntu’s APT.
  • Then to install the google chrome from the terminal, get the DEB file with the use of the wget command i.e. https://dl.google.com/linux/direct/google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb
  • The last step is to use Now, at last, use the dpkg to install the Google Chrome from the downloaded DEB filee. sudo dpkg -I google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb

Congrats! Now, you have successfully added the Google chrome application to your PC’s menu list and you can start using it from there.


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Advice for Using Google Chrome in Ubuntu

Once you have successfully added Google Chrome in Ubuntu, here we have listed some advice or tips for you that we suggest you to must follow them.

  • Sync Google Chrome and your Google account
  • Adding Google Chrome to the favorites section
  • Always keep the Google chrome updated to the latest available version

Summary:

We hope you find this blog informative. In this blog, we have tried our best to provide you with all the information regarding Ubuntu and how to install google chrome in Ubuntu by following hassle-free methods. So, if you like this blog, then do share it with your friends or family members who have just recently purchased an Ubuntu PC or if they are going to purchase it shortly in the future.


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