Installing Microsoft Edge Browser on Linux: A Step-by-Step Guide

On Ubuntu and other Linux distributions such as Mint, Debian, Fedora, and openSUSE, you can install the Microsoft Edge browser from the Stable, Beta, and Dev Channels using both graphical user interface (GUI) commands and terminal commands.

The browser version on Linux mirrors the experience offered on Windows 11 and Windows 10, supporting extensions, developer tools, and core rendering technologies. Additionally, you can create a profile and sync your settings and bookmarks across devices.

This guide details the steps to install Microsoft Edge on Linux. While I am using Ubuntu 24.04 for this demonstration, the instructions are applicable to most distributions with a GUI.

• Install Microsoft Edge from GUI on Linux
• Install Microsoft Edge from commands on Linux
• Install Microsoft Edge Insider on Linux
• Install Microsoft Edge Insider from commands on Linux

Install Microsoft Edge from GUI on Linux

To install Microsoft Edge on Linux distributions like Ubuntu or Linux Mint using the GUI, follow these steps:

1. Visit the Microsoft Edge website.

2. Click the Download Edge button.

   

3. Click the “Accept and download” button to initiate the download of the installer.

4. Double-click the “*.deb” file to launch the installer.

5. Click the Install button to proceed with the installation of Edge on Linux.

   

   Quick note: The message may indicate “Potentially unsafe” since you are installing the app outside the Ubuntu app store; however, the package is safe as it is a download from the official Microsoft website.
6. Click the Install button again to confirm.

After completing these steps, Microsoft Edge will be installed and accessible from the app menu.

Install Microsoft Edge from commands on Linux

To install Microsoft Edge using terminal commands, follow these instructions:

1. Open Terminal.

2. Run the following command to update your package list:

   sudo apt update

3. Execute the following command to install Microsoft Edge (stable) on Linux:

   sudo apt update && sudo apt install microsoft-edge-stable
   

Once you finish these steps, the stable version of Microsoft Edge will be installed on your Linux distribution.

Uninstall Microsoft Edge on Linux

You can uninstall Microsoft Edge on Linux using either the GUI method or terminal commands.

Graphical interface

To remove Microsoft Edge using the GUI:

1. Open the app store for your Linux distribution, such as “App Center” for Ubuntu or “Software Manager” on Linux Mint.

2. Navigate to the Installed tab.

3. Click the Remove button next to Microsoft Edge under the “Applications” section.

   

After completing these steps, the application will be removed from your computer.

Command terminal

To uninstall Edge using terminal commands, follow these steps:

1. Open Terminal.

2. Run the following command to uninstall Microsoft Edge:

   sudo apt remove microsoft-edge-stable
   

3. Press the “Y” key and then Enter to confirm the uninstallation.

Once complete, Microsoft Edge will be removed from your Linux distribution.

Install Microsoft Edge Insider on Linux

To install the Beta or Dev Channel versions of Microsoft Edge on Linux, use these steps:

1. Visit the Microsoft Edge Insider website.

2. Select the Download button under the “Dev Channel” or “Beta Channel” section.

   Quick note: If your distribution is Red Hat and requires a different installer, select the down-arrow button and choose the “.rpm” option.

   

3. Click the “Accept and download” button to start the download.

4. Double-click the “*.deb” file to launch the installer.

5. Click the Install button to install Edge on Linux.

   

Once the steps are completed, Microsoft Edge will be installed and accessible from the app menu.

Install Microsoft Edge Insider from commands on Linux

To install the Edge Insider app using terminal commands, follow these instructions:

1. Open Terminal.

2. Execute the following command to update your package list:

   sudo apt update

3. Add the Microsoft Edge repository to your distribution using the following script:

   curl https://packages.microsoft.com/keys/microsoft.asc | gpg --dearmor > microsoft.gpg

   sudo install -o root -g root -m 644 microsoft.gpg /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/

   sudo sh -c ‘echo “deb [arch=amd64] https://packages.microsoft.com/repos/edge stable main”> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/microsoft-edge-dev.list’

   sudo rm microsoft.gpg

4. (Option 1) Install the Microsoft Edge in the Dev Channel using:

   sudo apt update && sudo apt install microsoft-edge-dev

5. (Option 2) Install the Microsoft Edge in the Beta Channel using:

   sudo apt update && sudo apt install microsoft-edge-beta
   

After completing these steps, the preview version of Microsoft Edge will be installed on your Linux distribution. You can launch the app from the app launcher post-installation.

Uninstall Microsoft Edge Insider on Linux

Similar to the stable version, there are two methods to remove Microsoft Edge Insider on Linux: using the GUI or terminal commands. If the option is not available via the app store, using the command instructions is effective.

Graphical interface

To remove Microsoft Edge Insider, follow these steps:

1. Open the app store for your Linux distribution.

2. Select the Installed tab.

3. Click the Uninstall button next to microsoft-edge-dev in the “Applications” section.

4. Click the Uninstall button next to microsoft-edge-beta.

After completing these steps, the application will be uninstalled from your computer.

Command terminal

To remove the Edge Insider browser using terminal commands, follow these steps:

1. Open Terminal.

2. (Option 1) Uninstall Microsoft Edge (Dev) using:

   sudo apt remove microsoft-edge-dev
   

3. Press the “Y” key and then Enter to confirm.

4. (Option 2) Uninstall Microsoft Edge (Beta) using:

   sudo apt remove microsoft-edge-beta

After finishing these steps, Microsoft Edge will be removed from your Linux distribution.

Update September 12, 2024: This guide has been revised to ensure accuracy and reflect current procedures.

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