Set up Linux on your Chromebook

Set up Linux on your Chromebook

Linux is a feature that lets you develop software using your Chromebook. You can install Linux command line tools, code editors, and IDEs (integrated development environments) on your Chromebook.

Turn on Linux

Linux is off by default. You can turn it on any time from Settings.

  1. On your Chromebook, at the bottom right, select the time.
  2. Select Settings  and then Advanced and then Developers.
  3. Next to "Linux development environment," select Turn On.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  5. A terminal window opens. You have a Debian 11 (Bullseye) environment. You can run Linux commands, install more tools using the APT package manager, and customize your shell.

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