Go is an open-source programming language. It was created at Google. In this article, we would discuss how to install Go in Ubuntu 22.04 release.
At the time of writing, v1.17.8 is its latest stable release. But, as of now, v1.17.3 is available through standard Ubuntu repository.
Two methods we will discuss to install Go in Ubuntu –
- through apt and,
- binary release (.tar.gz).
Note: Following operations would require you to have superuser privileges. In case you don’t have one then, we advise you to contact your System Administrator for assistance.
Method I. Install Go in Ubuntu 22.04 through apt
Since, the package is available through standard Ubuntu repository. Therefore, we need to update the repository first. This ensures we get to have the latest version of package available. Hence, open a terminal and issue the following –
sudo apt update
Next, to install Go –
sudo apt install golang-go
To verify for the Go version installed –
go version
It would return with the following output –
go version go1.17.3 linux/amd64
Method II. Install Go in Ubuntu 22.04 through binary release
We can also install Go through binary release available on official website of Go. Just Google search “Go“. On the homepage, open Download web address. On Downloads page, open Archive file for Linux. For us the package was – go1.17.8.linux-amd64.tar.gz
Use tar command-line utility to extract the package – go1.17.8.linux-amd64.tar.gz
It would create go/ in the current directory.
Now, use a text-editor like nano to edit ~/.bashrc
nano ~/.bashrc
And, append the file with following entries –
export PATH="/path/to/directory/go/bin/:$PATH"
where, replace /path/to/directory/ with relevant PATH to directory Go.
To verify the installation –
go version
It would return with the following output –
go version go1.17.8 linux/amd64
