How to Install Go and Set Path for Global Accessibility in Linux

In this blog/Article I am going to show you how you can install Go language and set path for Global Accessibility.

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1. Download and Install Go

1. Visit the official Go website: Here.

2. Download the installer for your operating system:

• Linux: Download the .tar.gz file.
• Windows: Download the .msi file.
• macOS: Download the .pkg file.

Or you can just use wget command.

wget go1.xx.x.linux-amd64.tar.gz

3. Install Go:

• Linux: Extract the archive and move it to /usr/local:

  tar -xvf go1.xx.x.linux-amd64.tar.gz
  sudo mv go /usr/local
  

• Windows: Run the .msi installer and follow the instructions.
• macOS: Run the .pkg installer and follow the instructions.

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2. Configure PATH Environment Variable

Linux/macOS

1. Edit your shell configuration file (e.g., .bashrc, .zshrc, or .bash_profile):

nano ~/.bashrc

2. Add the following lines to set the Go environment variables:

export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/go/bin
export GOPATH=$HOME/go
export PATH=$PATH:$GOPATH/bin

3. Save using Ctrl + O and close Ctrl + X the file, then reload it:

source ~/.bashrc

Windows

1. Open the System Properties → Advanced → Environment Variables.
2. Under System Variables, find Path and click Edit.
3. Add the following paths:
   • C:\Go\bin (or wherever Go is installed).
   • %USERPROFILE%\go\bin (for installed tools).
4. Click OK to save and apply changes.

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3. Verify Go Installation

Run the following command to verify that Go is installed correctly:

go version

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Tips

• Keep Go updated for the latest features and security patches.
• You can manage multiple Go versions with tools like GVM for Linux/macOS or GVM for Windows.

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