Download and install Google Chrome

You can download and install the Chrome web browser at no charge, and use it to browse the web.

How to install Chrome

Important: Before you download, you can check if Chrome supports your operating system and other system requirements.

Windows

1. On your computer, download the installation file.
2. To install the file, follow the on-screen instructions.
   • If you get the message "Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device," select Yes.
3. Open Chrome.
   • Windows 10 and up: After the installation is completed, a Chrome window opens. You can make Chrome your default browser.

Tip: If you've used a different browser, like Firefox, you can import your settings into Chrome.

Install Chrome offline

If you have issues when you download Chrome on your Windows computer, use the alternate link to download Chrome on a different computer.

1. On your computer, download a Chrome installerfor a different computer.
2. At the bottom of the page, under “Chrome Family,” select Other Platforms.
3. Select the OS of the device you wish to install Chrome on.
4. Download the file.
5. Move the file to the computer where you want to install Chrome.
6. To install, follow the on-screen instructions.

Mac

To use Chrome on Mac, you need macOS Big Sur 11 and up.

1. On your computer, download the installation file.
2. Open the file named "googlechrome.dmg."
   • In the window that opens, you can find Chrome.
3. Drag Chrome to the Applications folder.
   • You may have to enter the admin password.
   • If you don't know the admin password, drag Chrome to a place on your computer where you can make edits, like your desktop.

Tip: To clean up after the install, in the Finder's sidebar, to the right of Chrome, select Eject .

Linux

To install Chrome, use the same software that installs programs on your computer. You need to enter the administrator account password.

1. On your computer, download the installation file.
2. To open the package, select OK Install Package.

To make sure Chrome stays up-to-date, it’s added to your software manager.

Chromebook

Chrome comes preinstalled on all new Chromebooks. Learn how to set up your Chromebook.

System requirements to use Chrome

Windows

• To use Chrome on Windows with an Intel processor, you need:
  • Windows 10 and up
  • An Intel Pentium 4 processor or up that's SSE3 capable

• To use Chrome on Windows with an ARM processor, you need:
  • Windows 11 and up

Mac

To use Chrome on Mac, you need macOS Big Sur 11 and up.

Linux

To use Chrome on Linux, you need:

• 64-bit Ubuntu 18.04+, Debian 10+, openSUSE 15.5+, or Fedora Linux 39+.
• An Intel Pentium 4 processor or up that's SSE3 capable.

Related resources

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