How to Install Go on CentOS

December 19, 2022 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

Installing

  1. 2. Downloading Go Compiler

    Download Go Compiler for CentOS GNU/Linux

    Go Compiler tar.gz for CentOS

    Grab the Latest Release.

  2. 3. Installing Go Compiler

    Now to Install Go Compiler for CentOS
    In case you have a previous Go Setup on System, to Check it:

    which go

    Then to Remove it run:

    sudo rm -rf /usr/local/go

    Or in case of a Setup from Distro Repo using the Package Manager!
    First, access the Download location by default with:

    cd ~/Downloads

    To Check it’s there List the contents with:

    ls . | grep go1

    The grep Command refine the output List showing only the Entries matching the Keyword.
    But if you are in Trouble to Find the Location on Terminal then See: How to Access Downloads Folder from Browser.
    And then for a System-wide Installation extract the Archive into the Target with:

    sudo tar -C /usr/local -xzvf ./go1.*.linux-amd64.tar.gz

    Next to Amend the User’s Path:

    echo "export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/go/bin" >> ~/.bashrc

    Follow to Reload it simply with:

    bash

    Finally, to Test it Display the Version on Terminal:

    go version

    Or else to show the Help Menu:

    go --help
    Go help

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