How To Install Go (Golang) on Ubuntu 25.04

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What is Go (Golang)?

Go, commonly known as Golang, is a modern, efficient programming language developed by Google.
It is famous for its clean syntax, fast compilation, concurrent programming with Goroutines, and strong cross-platform support.
Go is highly suitable for web development, cloud services, and system programming.

Steps to Install Go (Golang) on Ubuntu 25.04

Update System Packages

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First, update the system package list:

apt update

Install Go

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Ubuntu 25.04 includes a version of Go in its default repositories. Install it using:

apt install golang -y

This installs the default Go version available for Ubuntu 25.04.

Verify Go Installation

After installation, confirm Go is properly installed:

go version

Output:

root@server:~# go version
go version go1.24.2 linux/amd64

Set Up Your Go Workspace (Optional)

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Go modules are now standard, but you can still set up a GOPATH workspace if you prefer.

Edit your shell profile (e.g., ~/.bashrc):

nano ~/.bashrc

Add these lines at the end:

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

Reload your profile to apply changes:

source ~/.bashrc

Test Go with a Simple Program

Create a new file called hello.go:

nano hello.go

Paste this simple Go program:

package main

import "fmt"

func main() {
    fmt.Println("Hello, Golang!")
}

Save and exit.

Run the program:

go run hello.go

Output:

root@ubuntu25:~# go run hello.go
Hello, Golang!

🎉 Congratulations! You have successfully installed and tested Go on Ubuntu 25.04.