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, check if Chrome supports your operating system and you’ve met all other system requirements.

On your computer, download the installation file .
To install the file, follow the on-screen instructions.
- If you get the message "Do you want to run this file?," select Run.
- If you get the message "Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?," select Yes.
Open Chrome.
- For Windows 10 and up, when the installation is complete, 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 .

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

Mac

On your computer, download the installation file .
Open the file named "googlechrome.dmg."
- On the window that opens, you can find Chrome.
Drag Chrome to the Applications folder.
- You may have to enter the admin password.
- If you can’t enter the admin password, drag Chrome to a location where you have full permissions, such as your desktop.

Tip:To clean up after you install, in the Finder's sidebar, next to “Chrome,” select Eject.

Linux

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

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

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

To use Chrome on Windows with Intel processor or ARM processor, you need:

Intel processor:
- Windows 10 and up.
- Intel Pentium 4 processor or up that's SSE3 capable.
ARM processor:Windows 11 and up.

Mac

To use Chrome on Mac, you need macOS 12 Monterey and up.

Linux

To use Chrome on Linux, you need:

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