How to Install Gnome on Centos?

If you’re using CentOS and looking to install the GNOME desktop environment, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we will walk you through the process, step by step, so you can get your system up and running with GNOME.

Check Your CentOS Version

Before starting, it’s important to check the version of CentOS you are running. GNOME installation might slightly differ based on your version. To check your CentOS version, run the following command:

cat /etc/centos-release

Enable Extra Repositories for GNOME

CentOS doesn’t come with GNOME by default, so we need to enable the EPEL (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux) repository. To enable it, use the following command:

sudo yum install epel-release

Install GNOME Desktop Environment

Now that you have the necessary repositories enabled, you can proceed with installing GNOME. To install the GNOME desktop environment, execute the following command:

sudo yum groupinstall "GNOME Desktop" "Graphical Administration Tools"

This will install GNOME and additional tools to help manage your system.

Set GNOME as the Default Desktop Environment

Once GNOME is installed, you can set it as the default desktop environment for your system. Run the following command:

sudo systemctl set-default graphical.target

This ensures that GNOME is launched by default on boot.

Reboot Your System

After completing the installation, reboot your system to apply the changes and start GNOME:

sudo reboot

When your system boots up again, GNOME should be running as your default desktop environment.