How to Install Go on Mac OS

It’s very easy to install Go on Mac OS. Let’s get started.

1. Download Go Mac OS Installer Package

Go to the Golang download page: https://go.dev/dl/ and download the Mac OS installer package.

Go Mac Os Installer Package
Go Mac Os Installer Package

2. Run the Installer Package to Install Go on Mac

Open the Mac OS installer package and follow the steps. There are no configurations and options to choose from, so it’s a straight forward installation.

Go Installer Package 1
Go Installer Package – 1
Go Installer Package 2
Go Installer Package – 2
Go Installer Package 3
Go Installer Package – 3

3. Verifying Go Installation by checking its version

Launch the terminal and run the go version command and it should print the Golang version.

$  go version
go version go1.13.5 darwin/amd64
$
Go Version Mac
‘go version’ command

Congratulations! Golang has been successfully installed on your Mac OS.