{"id":179591,"date":"2025-07-27T11:53:53","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T11:53:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/?p=179591"},"modified":"2025-07-27T11:59:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T11:59:24","slug":"how-to-install-google-chrome-on-rocky-linux-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/how-to-install-google-chrome-on-rocky-linux-10\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Google Chrome on Rocky Linux 10"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rocky Linux is an enterprise-grade distribution<\/a> that’s fully compatible with RHEL and often used as a drop-in replacement. It’s especially known for being rock-solid on servers. But even though it\u2019s mainly geared toward server use, a lot of users choose it as a dependable desktop OS too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you can expect, no desktop setup feels complete without a reliable web browser. If you’re someone who prefers using Google Chrome, here\u2019s a quick and easy step-by-step guide to get it up and running on your Rocky Linux 10<\/a> system in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, let’s clarify something – the browser isn\u2019t available in Rocky\u2019s software repositories for two straightforward reasons. First, it\u2019s not open-source\u2014and like other RHEL-based distros, Rocky only includes free and open-source software in its official repos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, redistributing proprietary software like Chrome would require special permission from Google, which would bring on legal and logistical headaches. Of course, there\u2019s no issue installing it straight from Microsoft\u2019s official repositories\u2014and I\u2019ll show you exactly how to do that in just a moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Install Google Chrome on Rocky Linux 10<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This tutorial will utilize the sudo<\/code> command and assume that your current user has the necessary permissions to execute commands as a privileged user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ensure that the packages we receive to install the Chrome browser are genuine, we should first download and import the Google-signed GPG key on our Rocky Linux 10 system. To do so, type the following two commands:<\/p>\n\n\n

curl -O https:\/\/dl.google.com\/linux\/linux_signing_key.pub\nsudo rpm --import --nodigest --nosignature linux_signing_key.pub<\/code><\/span>Code language:<\/span> Bash<\/span> (<\/span>bash<\/span>)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n
\"Download<\/a>
Download and import the Google-signed GPG key.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
As you can see in the screenshot above, the second command returns a few messages, but don\u2019t worry, they\u2019re just warnings. Here\u2019s the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The rpm<\/code> command complains about a handful of expired or SHA-1-signed subkeys that are still bundled in Google\u2019s keyring. However, Rocky 10 tracks CentOS Stream\/RHEL 10, and in May 2024, Red Hat completely removed support for SHA-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the same time, the current Google public key (\u201clinux_signing_key.pub<\/em>\u201c) is still self-signed with SHA-1. This is why we use \u201c\u2013nodigest \u2013nosignature<\/em>\u201d in the key import command. What I\u2019m trying to say is that this is completely on Google\u2019s end, so it\u2019s out of our hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The good news is that the key you need is already in your RPM database, despite the warnings. And because the packages themselves are signed with RSA\/SHA-512, when installing the browser, the transaction will pass the GPG check. In other words, we can proceed safely with installing Google Chrome on Rocky 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Add Google\u2019s Chrome Repository<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
After importing the key, you must add the official Google Chrome repository to your Rocky 10 system. This implies that the update package will be made available with the rest of your system\u2019s regular updates when a new version is released.<\/p>\n\n\n
sudo tee \/etc\/yum.repos.d\/google-chrome.repo <<'EOF'<\/span>\n[google-chrome]\nname=Google Chrome\nbaseurl=https:\/\/dl.google.com\/linux\/chrome\/rpm\/stable\/$basearch<\/span>\nenabled=1\ngpgcheck=1\ngpgkey=https:\/\/dl.google.com\/linux\/linux_signing_key.pub\nEOF<\/code><\/span>Code language:<\/span> Bash<\/span> (<\/span>bash<\/span>)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n
Step 3: Refresh Package List<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Before proceeding with the installation, you should update the package list. Run the below command to update the repository\u2019s index.<\/p>\n\n\n
sudo dnf update<\/code><\/span>Code language:<\/span> Bash<\/span> (<\/span>bash<\/span>)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n
\"Update<\/a>
Update package list.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
As you can see, your new Google Chrome repo is now available and ready for use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Install Google Chrome on Rocky Linux 10<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019re now all set. To install the Chrome browser on your Rocky 10 system, run the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n
sudo dnf install google-chrome-stable<\/code><\/span><\/pre>\n\n\n
\"Install<\/a>
Install Google Chrome on Rocky Linux 10.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Wait for the installation to finish\u2014it should only take a few seconds. But before you open the browser for the first time, let\u2019s take care of something on the visual side. Here\u2019s what to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Fix the Missing Chrome Icon in the App Menu (Optional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you open the list of applications in the GNOME Dash, you might be a bit surprised to see that Google Chrome isn\u2019t showing its usual icon. Instead, it\u2019s using a generic placeholder\u2014the default icon for apps without an assigned icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Missing<\/a>
Missing Google Chrome icon in GNOME Dash.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
This only happens if you\u2019re using the default icon theme that comes with Rocky Linux 10, which just doesn\u2019t include an icon for Chrome. But no worries\u2014we\u2019ll have that fixed in no time. Run the two commands below.<\/p>\n\n\n
sudo curl -L https:\/\/www.google.com\/chrome\/static\/images\/chrome-logo.svg -o \/usr\/share\/icons\/hicolor\/scalable\/apps\/google-chrome.svg\nsudo gtk-update-icon-cache \/usr\/share\/icons\/hicolor<\/code><\/span>Code language:<\/span> Bash<\/span> (<\/span>bash<\/span>)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n
\"Fixing<\/a>
Fixing the missing Google Chrome icon.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The first command uses Curl to download the official Chrome logo in SVG format directly from Google\u2019s servers and saves it to the appropriate icon directory. The second refreshes the GTK icon cache for the hicolor icon theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then, log out of your Rocky 10 system and log back in. Chrome should now show up in your list of applications with its familiar icon\u2014the one we all know and recognize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a>
The missing Google Chrome icon has been fixed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Step 6: Run Google Chrome<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s all. Click on the icon to run Google Chrome. The first time you\u2019ll have the chance to make it your default browser. You can also choose to \u201cAutomatically send usage statistics and crash reports to Google<\/em>.\u201d It is up to you whether you want to enable this or not. Make your choices, and then click the \u201cOK<\/em>\u201d button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Set<\/a>
Set up Google Chrome\u2019s initial settings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Google Chrome will start. Happy browsing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Google<\/a>
Google Chrome web browser successfully installed on Rocky Linux 10.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Uninstall Google Chrome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you decide to remove the Google Chrome browser from your Rocky Linux 10 system for some reason, you can do it quickly and easily by typing the command shown below:<\/p>\n\n\n
sudo dnf remove google-chrome-stable<\/code><\/span>Code language:<\/span> Bash<\/span> (<\/span>bash<\/span>)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
And that\u2019s it! Installing Google Chrome on an Enterprise Linux setup, such as Rocky  Linux 10, is quick and straightforward once you know the right steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep in mind that the installation process shown in this guide adds Google\u2019s official Chrome repository to your system, allowing the browser to receive the latest updates automatically<\/a> whenever you update your system via the Software app or using the DNF command<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thanks for your time! I hope you find this guide helpful. Thank you for using it, and as always, your comments are greatly appreciated. Happy browsing!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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