# Go Installation ###### tags: `golang` [TOC] ## Install Go in computer 1. Go to [**Golang Main Website**](https://golang.org/) 2. Click on **Documents** 3. Click **Installing Go** 4. You will get **.pkg** package to open ![](https://i.imgur.com/fGyQFgl.png) PS: [Can Download Go From Here](https://golang.org/doc/install?download=go1.16.3.windows-amd64.msi) ## Install GO in VS Code 1. Open Extensions 2. Look for **GO** and install it ![](https://i.imgur.com/FmoOZrP.png) ## Use Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P) We need to use Command Palette in order to Install Go Tools in VS Code. **CTRL/COMMAND + SHIFT + P** ![](https://i.imgur.com/ruSrRZk.png) **Type in >goinstall** ![](https://i.imgur.com/eR3ysQN.png) **You will see the output in terminal** If it says "You are ready to Go", means that installation was completed. ![](https://i.imgur.com/8IhT7bS.png) ## Check Go Version in Terminal ```go=== go version // go version go1.16.4 darwin/amd64 ```