How To Install Go

[Go](https://golang.org/), or golang, is a modern, open-source programming language developed by Google. It takes a minimalist approach to development and makes it easy to build simple, reliable, and efficient software. This tutorial will walk you through installing Go on your server, and running a basic Hello World program. Choose your OS below to get started.

CentOS

7

How To Install Go 1.7 on CentOS 7

Learn How To Install Go 1.7 on CentOS 7

Debian

10

How To Install Go on Debian 10

Learn How To Install Go on Debian 10
9

How To Install Go on Debian 9

Learn How To Install Go on Debian 9
8

How To Install Go on Debian 8

Learn How To Install Go on Debian 8

macOS

13

How To Install Go and Set Up a Local Programming Environment on macOS

Learn How To Install Go and Set Up a Local Programming Environment on macOS

Ubuntu

20.04

How To Install Go on Ubuntu 20.04

Learn How To Install Go on Ubuntu 20.04
18.04

How To Install Go on Ubuntu 18.04

Learn How To Install Go on Ubuntu 18.04
16.04

How to Install Go 1.6 on Ubuntu 16.04

Learn How to Install Go 1.6 on Ubuntu 16.04
14.04

How To Install Go 1.6 on Ubuntu 14.04

Learn How To Install Go 1.6 on Ubuntu 14.04

Windows

10

How To Install Go and Set Up a Local Programming Environment on Windows 10

Learn How To Install Go and Set Up a Local Programming Environment on Windows 10

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