How to Install Firefox Browser on Debian 10
Firefox is an open source web browser developed by Mozilla Corporation. This is the second most popular browser after Google Chrome.
This guide shows how to install Firefox on Debian 10 from the command line. There are various ways, but we will focus on installing Firefox from the official Debian repository.
Background
You need a good internet connection for the installation to work.
Package Repository Update
Open a terminal and run the following command as root.
apt-get update
This may take several minutes depending on your internet connection.
The following is an example output.
Installing Firefox from the Debian Repository
After you have finished updating the package repository, it’s time to start installing Firefox.
Open a terminal and run the following command on a terminal with root privileges.
apt-get install firefox-esr
When prompted, press Y on your keyboard. Wait for the installation to complete. This may take several minutes depending on your internet connection.
The following is an example output.
Firefox Launch
Firefox can be started as a regular user. Run the following command on the terminal.
firefox
Firefox Removal
If you want to remove Firefox, run the following command on the terminal.
apt-get purge firefox
When prompted, press Y on your keyboard. Wait for the process to complete.
So, you saw how easy it is to install the Mozilla Firefox web browser on Debian 10.
How to Install Firefox Browser on Debian 10