Install the GRUB Bootloader

INFO

GRUB is a versatile and widely supported bootloader for most systems.

20. Install GRUB to the Boot Partition

Run this command to install GRUB:

grub-install --target=x86_64-efi --efi-directory=/boot --bootloader-id=grub --removable

INFO

• --target=x86_64-efi → For 64-bit EFI systems (leave out for legacy BIOS installations).
• --efi-directory=/boot → Specifies where GRUB is installed.
• --bootloader-id=grub → Sets the bootloader name in the BIOS menu.
• --removable → Ensures compatibility for different motherboard vendors or when the bios is reset.

21. Generate the GRUB Configuration File

Create the GRUB configuration file:

grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg

22. Final Steps

• Exit the chroot environment:

  exit

• Reboot your system:

  reboot

You’ve successfully installed Arch Linux! 🎉