Build simple, secure, scalable systems with Go

• An open-source programming language supported by Google

• Easy to learn and great for teams

• Built-in concurrency and a robust standard library

• Large ecosystem of partners, communities, and tools

Download and install

Download and install Go quickly with the steps described here.

For other content on installing, you might be interested in:

• Managing Go installations -- How to install multiple versions and uninstall.

• Installing Go from source -- How to check out the sources, build them on your own machine, and run them.

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Go installation¶

Select the tab for your computer's operating system below, then follow its installation instructions.

Downloads: https://go.dev/doc/install

Linux Mac Windows

1. Open the MSI file you downloaded and follow the prompts to install Go.

   By default, the installer will install Go to Program Files or Program Files (x86). You can change the location as needed. After installing, you will need to close and reopen any open command prompts so that changes to the environment made by the installer are reflected at the command prompt.

2. Verify that you've installed Go.

   1. In Windows, click the Start menu.

   2. In the menu's search box, type cmd, then press the Enter key.

   3. In the Command Prompt window that appears, type the following command:

      $ go version

   4. Confirm that the command prints the installed version of Go.

You're all set!¶

Visit the Getting Started tutorial to write some simple Go code. It takes about 10 minutes to complete.