Are you a Kali Linux user looking to install the popular Chrome browser? Look no further! In this step-by-step guide, we will walk you through the process of installing Chrome on your Kali Linux system.
Before we begin, make sure you have a working internet connection and administrative privileges on your Kali Linux machine. Let’s get started!
Step 1: Update your system
Before installing any new software, it’s always a good idea to update your system to ensure you have the latest packages and security patches. Open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
Step 2: Download the chrome package
Next, we need to download the Chrome browser package. Open your favorite web browser and visit the official Chrome website:Â https://www.google.com/chrome/. Click on the ‘Download Chrome’ button to start the download.
Make sure to choose the appropriate package for your system architecture (32-bit or 64-bit). Once the download is complete, you should have a file with a ‘.deb’ extension in your Downloads folder.
Step 3: Install the chrome Package
Now that we have the Chrome package downloaded, let’s install it. Open the terminal and navigate to the Downloads folder using the following command:
cd ~/Downloads
Next, run the following command to install the Chrome package:
sudo apt install ./google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb
If you encounter any dependency errors during the installation process, run the following command to resolve them:
sudo apt --fix-broken install
Step 4: Launch Chrome
Once the installation is complete, you can launch Chrome by searching for it in the application menu or by typing ‘google-chrome’ in the terminal.
That’s it! You have successfully installed the Chrome browser on your Kali Linux system. Enjoy browsing the web with one of the most popular browsers available.
In this guide, we walked you through the step-by-step process of installing the Chrome browser on your Kali Linux system. By following these instructions, you should now have Chrome up and running. Happy browsing!