{"id":18302,"date":"2023-03-11T15:26:08","date_gmt":"2023-03-11T15:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.how2shout.com\/linux\/?p=18302"},"modified":"2024-03-20T07:38:14","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T07:38:14","slug":"install-google-chrome-on-debian-12-bookworm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linux.how2shout.com\/install-google-chrome-on-debian-12-bookworm\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Google Chrome on Debian 12 BookWorm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mozilla FireFox is already there on all Debian Linux as a default browser. However, those who are interested in setting up Google Chrome on Debian 12 bookworm, can see this guide. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google which is behind the Chrome browser already made its browser popular, powerful, and stable to fulfill the demands of daily internet surfing. Moreover, because it is a default browser on Android phones, syncing between the PC and mobile browser is one of the reasons why users prefer to use Chrome on desktops, even on Linux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, Debian 12 Bookworm is the upgrade to the existing long-term supported version of Debian i.e 11 Bullseye.<\/strong> So, if you are a server user then you wouldn’t like to switch to Bookworm (which was still in the testing phase while writing this article). Whereas Desktop users surely want to try their hands on it to experience the latest features and additions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Installing Google Chrome in Debian 12 Linux<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although we have performed this guide to configure Chrome browser on Debian 12, this step-by-step guide can be used for Debian 11 Bullseye as well.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The prerequisites required to install Google Chrome on Debian 12 are not new, it is like any other software installation for Linux. That is sudo or root <\/strong>user access and active internet<\/strong> connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start with updating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Might be there are some updates available that must be on your Debian 12 to mitigate the package compatibility issues. Also, running the system update command will rebuild the package index cache for APT, so that it could recognize the latest versions available to install through the system default or added repositories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Also, install curl <\/strong>and apt-transport-https<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
sudo apt install apt-transport-https curl -y<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Google Chrome Linux signing key<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
We can go without adding the digital GPG key used to sign the packages of Chrome browser for the Debian Linux systems. But later while installing the browser, the system will generate errors and refuse to install any package from the repository of Chrome. Therefore, it is better to add the GPG key first and then the repository using the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
curl -fSsL https:\/\/dl.google.com\/linux\/linux_signing_key.pub | sudo gpg --dearmor | sudo tee \/usr\/share\/keyrings\/google-chrome.gpg >> \/dev\/null<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Adding the Google Chrome repository to Debian 12<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
With the addition of the GPG key, we can go for the official Google Chrome repository that offers the packages we require to install the browser in Debian Linux including Bookworm. So, in your, terminal copy-paste the given command and hit the Enter <\/strong>key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
echo deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=\/usr\/share\/keyrings\/google-chrome.gpg] http:\/\/dl.google.com\/linux\/chrome\/deb\/ stable main | sudo tee \/etc\/apt\/sources.list.d\/google-chrome.list<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
To refresh the APT cache, once again run the system update command after adding the repository.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
sudo apt update<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Installing Google Chrome on Debian 12<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
We have configured all the required things we need to download the latest stable Chrome version on Debian Linux. Next –<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Type the following command into the terminal: sudo apt install google-chrome-stable<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Press Y<\/code> when prompted to confirm the installation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Wait for the installation to complete.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    \"apt<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    That’s it! You\u2019ve successfully installed Google Chrome on your Debian Linux system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    However, the above command will only provide the stable version<\/strong> but there are many developers or other users who wish to go for the testing <\/strong>versions such as Beta <\/strong>and Unstable<\/strong>. So, if you are one of them then, here are the commands:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    For the Beta browser version<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
    sudo apt install google-chrome-beta<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    For an Unstable browser version<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
    sudo apt install google-chrome-unstable<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    Run Chrome on Debian – GUI and Terminal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    After completing the installation of the browser version you want, we can start the browser either using the graphical user interfac<\/strong>e the Debian or its Terminal<\/strong>. Here we show how to use both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    For GUI:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Click on the Activities <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Go to the Search<\/strong> box<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Type chrome<\/strong> and as its icon appears click to run the same.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
      \"Run<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
      For Terminal <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Open the command<\/strong> terminal, you can select it by clicking on the Activities<\/strong> link given in the Taskbar<\/strong> and then searching for the same.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. After that as per the edition of Chrome <\/strong>you have installed on Debian 12<\/strong>, use the given commands:<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. For Stable<\/strong>– google-chrome-stable<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. To start beta<\/strong>– google-chrome-beta<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. For running unstable<\/strong>– google-chrome-unstable<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
        \"Open<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
        Updating and managing Google Chrome on Debian Linux<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        It\u2019s important to keep your software up to date to ensure that you have the latest security patches and bug fixes. So, in the future, if there is some upgrade available for Google Chrome on Debian 12 Linux, then here are the commands to follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Type the following command into the Debian 12 terminal: sudo apt update<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Run the upgrade command: sudo apt upgrade google-chrome-stable<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Press Y <\/code>when prompted to confirm the update.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Wait for the process to complete.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Similarly, you can upgrade the Beta <\/strong>and Unstable <\/strong>versions of the browser as well.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
          Chrome Uninstallation from Debian<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
          If you encounter any issues during the installation of Google Chrome on Debian 12  Linux and want to remove it then here is the command to follow. However, if  you think it is some dependency issues, try installing the missing dependencies by typing the following command into the terminal: sudo apt-get install -f<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n
          Whereas, <\/strong>those who don’t want the browser anymore or facing any installation errors, try removing<\/strong> the existing installation of Google Chrome<\/strong> by typing the following command<\/strong> into the terminal<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
          For stable:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
          sudo apt autoremove --purge google-chrome-stable<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
          For Beta:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
          sudo apt autoremove --purge google-chrome-beta<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
          For Unstable:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
          sudo apt autoremove --purge google-chrome-unstable<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
          Alternatives to Google Chrome for Debian Linux<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
          Nodoubt, the Chrome is a great browser to use on Debian Linux, however, if you are not satisfied with it then can go for other available alternative <\/strong>browsers such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n