Go (also known as Golang) is an open-source programming language developed by Robert Griesemer, Rob Pike and Ken Thompson at Google. It is widely used for building web applications, cloud services, networking tools and system software.
This guide shows how to install Go on Windows and verify that it is working correctly.
Download Go
Step 1: Visit the Official Download Page
Download the latest Windows installer from Go Downloads Page.
Step 2: Choose the Windows Installer
Download the latest Windows amd64 MSI installer (recommended for most users).
Install Go
Step 1: Run the Installer
Double-click the downloaded .msi file.
Step 2: Follow the Setup Wizard
Click:
Next -> Next -> Install -> Finish
The installer automatically:
- Installs Go
- Configures the PATH environment variable
- Sets up the required system configuration
No manual PATH or GOROOT configuration is usually required.
Verify the Installation
Step 1: Open Command Prompt
Press Windows + R, type:
cmd
and press Enter.
Step 2: Check the Installed Version
Open a new Command Prompt window and run:
go version
If you see the version number, Go has been installed successfully.