How To Install Microsoft Edge on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Microsoft Edge on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. For those of you who didn’t know, Microsoft Edge is a web browser developed by Microsoft that is designed to be fast and secure. It is available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, and it is the default web browser on Windows 10. Whether you’re looking for a fast and efficient browser, or you need advanced security features to protect yourself online, Microsoft Edge is a good choice for anyone who wants a powerful and feature-rich web browser.

This article assumes you have at least basic knowledge of Linux, know how to use the shell, and most importantly, you host your site on your own VPS. The installation is quite simple and assumes you are running in the root account, if not you may need to add ‘sudo‘ to the commands to get root privileges. I will show you the step-by-step installation of the Microsoft Edge browser on Ubuntu 22.04 (Jammy Jellyfish). You can follow the same instructions for Ubuntu 22.04 and any other Debian-based distribution like Linux Mint, Elementary OS, Pop!_OS, and more as well.

Prerequisites

• A server running one of the following operating systems: Ubuntu 22.04, 20.04, and any other Debian-based distribution like Linux Mint.
• It’s recommended that you use a fresh OS install to prevent any potential issues.
• An active internet connection is necessary to download the required packages and dependencies.
• SSH access to the server (or just open Terminal if you’re on a desktop).
• A non-root sudo user or access to the root user. We recommend acting as a non-root sudo user, however, as you can harm your system if you’re not careful when acting as the root.

Install Microsoft Edge on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Jammy Jellyfish

Step 1. Open the terminal and run the following command to update the package lists:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
sudo apt install wget apt-transport-https gnupg2 software-properties-common

Step 2. Installing Microsoft Edge Browser on Ubuntu 22.04.

By default, Microsoft Edge is not available on Ubuntu 22.04 base repository. Now we add the Microsoft Edge repository to your Ubuntu system:

echo 'deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/microsoft-edge.gpg] https://packages.microsoft.com/repos/edge stable main' | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/microsoft-edge.list

Next, import the GPG key using the following command:

sudo wget -O- https://packages.microsoft.com/keys/microsoft.asc | gpg --dearmor | sudo tee /usr/share/keyrings/microsoft-edge.gpg

After adding the repository, install the latest version of the Microsoft Edge application using the apt manager:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install microsoft-edge-stable

Verify the version and build of Microsoft Edge:

microsoft-edge -version

Step 3. Accessing Microsoft Edge on Ubuntu 22.04.

Once successfully installed on your Ubuntu system, run the following path on your desktop to open the path: Activities -> Show Applications -> Microsoft Edge. Alternatively, you can open Microsoft Edge via the terminal using the following command:

microsoft-edge

Once you’ve successfully installed and launched Microsoft Edge, you can further enhance your browsing experience by configuring various settings and customizations:

1. 1. Sign in with Microsoft Account: If you have a Microsoft account, sign in to sync your browsing data, favorites, extensions, and settings across devices.
   2. Sync Data Across Devices: Microsoft Edge allows you to sync your browsing data, including bookmarks, history, passwords, and extensions, across multiple devices. Enable this feature by navigating to the “Settings” menu and selecting the “Sync” option.
   3. Customize Edge Settings: Explore the “Settings” menu to customize various aspects of Microsoft Edge, such as appearance, privacy and security, and accessibility options.
   4. Install Extensions: Microsoft Edge supports a wide range of extensions that can enhance your browsing experience. Visit the Microsoft Edge Add-ons store to browse and install extensions for productivity, security, and more.
   5. Enable Tracking Prevention: Microsoft Edge includes built-in tracking prevention features to protect your privacy while browsing. Navigate to the “Settings” menu, select “Privacy, search, and services,” and enable the desired level of tracking prevention.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Microsoft Edge. Thanks for using this tutorial for installing the Microsoft Edge browser on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Jammy Jellyfish system. For additional help or useful information, we recommend you check the official Microsoft website.