This guide walks users through installing Microsoft Edge on Ubuntu 22.04 by first removing any old Edge packages, importing Microsoft’s GPG key, and adding the correct repository before updating apt lists and finally installing the stable build. It provides clear shell commands for each step while pointing out common pitfalls such as signature‑verification failures or missing DLL errors that signal a corrupted installation. The tutorial explains why Edge’s WebView2 engine can render legacy sites better than Chrome or Firefox and how having the same browser on both Windows and Ubuntu simplifies extension sync. Once installed, users can launch Edge from the application menu or via “microsoft‑edge” in the terminal to see the familiar blue‑and‑green splash screen.

How to Install Microsoft Edge on Ubuntu 22.04

If you’re still using an older browser and your web‑dev projects need the latest Chromium features, it’s time to bring Microsoft Edge into your Linux toolbox. I’ve seen people struggle with “unsupported kernel” errors until they add the right repository, so here’s a no‑fuss walk‑through that works out of the box.

1. Remove any old Edge packages (if you tried before)

sudo apt purge microsoft-edge-stable

A half‑installed version can lock your package database and trip up the next install.

2. Import Microsoft’s GPG key

wget -qO- https://packages.microsoft.com/keys/microsoft.asc | gpg --dearmor > microsoft.gpg
sudo install -o root -g root -m 644 microsoft.gpg /usr/share/keyrings/

The key ensures the browser you download is actually from Microsoft and not a malicious dropper.

3. Add the Edge repository

echo "deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/microsoft.gpg] https://packages.microsoft.com/repos/edge stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/microsoft-edge-dev.list

Note: Ubuntu 22.04 is 64‑bit, so the arch=amd64 flag is correct.

4. Refresh package lists

sudo apt update

If you see a “404 Not Found” error here, double‑check the URL and your internet connection—Edge’s repo moved from edge to microsoft-edge-dev.

5. Install Edge

sudo apt install microsoft-edge-stable

The installer pulls in Chromium base binaries, so you’ll get a fairly recent version without having to chase nightly builds.

6. Launch it

Either type “Edge” into your application launcher or run:

microsoft-edge

You should see the same blue‑and‑green splash screen you know from Windows.

Common Gotchas

• “Failed to fetch… signature verification failed.”

That usually means the GPG key file is missing or corrupted. Re‑run step 2 and make sure /usr/share/keyrings/microsoft.gpg exists.

• Edge won’t start, complaining about a missing DLL.

Edge on Linux bundles its own runtime; you don’t need any Windows libraries. If you’re seeing those errors, it’s almost always a broken installation—try purging and reinstalling.

Why You Might Want Edge

I’ve been knee‑deep in web‑app compatibility tests for the past year, and Microsoft Edge’s “WebView2” rendering engine can sometimes render legacy sites more faithfully than Chrome or Firefox. Plus, if you’re already using Windows 10/11 at work, having the same browser on your Ubuntu laptop keeps extension sync smooth.