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[Go](https://go.dev/) is an open source programming language.
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## What should I do before installing Go?
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[Go](https://go.dev/) is an open source programming language. It is available for a variety of operating systems and Linux distributions.
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Go is available for a variety of operating systems and Linux distributions and has multiple ways to install it.
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There are multiple ways to install Go. In this guide, you'll learn how to install Go for Ubuntu on Arm.
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This article provides a quick solution to install Go for Ubuntu on Arm.
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## Before you begin
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Confirm you are using an Arm machine by running:
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If you see a different result, you are not using an Arm computer running 64-bit Linux.
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## How do I download and install Go?
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## Download and install Go
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The easiest way to install Go for Ubuntu on Arm is to download a release, extract it, and setup your `PATH` environment variable.
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The easiest way to install Go for Ubuntu on Arm is to download a release, extract it, and set up your `PATH` environment variable. To do so, follow these steps:
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Download a Go release:
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1. Download a Go release:
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```bash { target="ubuntu:latest" }
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wget https://go.dev/dl/go1.24.5.linux-arm64.tar.gz
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Extract the release to `/usr/local/go`:
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2. Extract the release to `/usr/local/go`:
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```bash { target="ubuntu:latest" }
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sudo tar -C /usr/local -xzf ./go1.24.5.linux-arm64.tar.gz
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Add the path to `go` in your `.bashrc` file.
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3. Add the path to `go` in your `.bashrc` file:
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```bash { target="ubuntu:latest" }
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echo 'export PATH="$PATH:/usr/local/go/bin"' >> ~/.bashrc
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## How do I verify Go is working?
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## Verify that Go is working
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go version go1.24.5 linux/arm64
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You are ready to use the Go programming language on your Arm machine running Ubuntu.
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You are now ready to use the Go programming language on your Arm machine running Ubuntu.

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