How to Install Google Chrome with PPA on Ubuntu, Debian, and LinuxMint Systems

Are you looking for a way to install Google Chrome on your Linux system? Look no further! In this article, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of installing Google Chrome using its official PPA (Personal Package Archive) on Ubuntu, Debian, and LinuxMint systems.

Installing Google Chrome with PPA

To begin, make sure you have a terminal open. Then, follow these steps:

1. Update your package list: Run the command `sudo apt update` to ensure that your system is up-to-date.

2. Install Google Chrome stable release: Use one of the following commands depending on your Ubuntu version:

* For Ubuntu 20.04 and older versions: `sudo sh -c 'echo 'deb 'http://dl.google.com/linux/chrome/deb/'(http://dl.google.com/linux/chrome/deb/) stable main' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/google.list'`

* For Ubuntu 22.04 and newer versions: `sudo sh -c 'echo 'deb 'http://dl.google.com/linux/chrome/deb/'(http://dl.google.com/linux/chrome/deb/) stable main' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/google.list'`

3. Add the Google Chrome repository to your system: Use one of the following commands depending on your Ubuntu version:

* For Ubuntu 20.04 and older versions: `sudo sh -c 'wget -q -O - https://dl.google.com/linux/linux_signing_key.pub | sudo apt-key add -'`

* For Ubuntu 22.04 and newer versions: `curl -s https://dl.google.com/linux/linux_signing_key.pub | gpg --dearmor | sudo tee /usr/share/keyrings/chrome.gpg > /dev/null 2>&1`

4. Update your package list again: Run the command `sudo apt update` to ensure that your system is up-to-date.

5. Install Google Chrome: Use the following command: `sudo apt install google-chrome-stable`

Tips and Tricks

Once you have installed Google Chrome, you can use it as your primary browser. You can also customize its settings and appearance to suit your needs.

In this article, we have shown you how to install Google Chrome using its official PPA on Ubuntu, Debian, and LinuxMint systems. We hope that this guide has been helpful in getting you started with using Google Chrome on your Linux system. Happy browsing!

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