> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://anaconda.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Installing Anaconda Distribution

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  * You might need to purchase a license to stay compliant with our [Terms of Service](https://www.anaconda.com/legal).

  * If your company security policies do not allow admin privileges for end users, you will be unable to install Anaconda manually. Consider requesting that your IT admin add Anaconda to a software delivery or fleet management system (such as Kandji, Jamf, and so on).
</Accordion>

Anaconda Distribution is a comprehensive Python distribution that contains hundreds of data science and machine learning packages out of the box. This page contains links to install instructions based on your operating system and preferred installation method.

Not sure which guide to choose? See [Getting started with Anaconda](/getting-started/main) for help.

<Note>
  For automated deployments or installing across multiple machines, see [Installing with silent mode](/getting-started/advanced-install/silent-mode) in Advanced Installation.
</Note>

## Choose your installation guide

Select the installation guide that matches your operating system and preferred installation method:

### Windows guides

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  <Card title="Graphical installer" icon="windows" href="/getting-started/anaconda/install/windows-gui-install">
    Install Anaconda Distribution using a point-and-click interface. Recommended for users new to command-line tools.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Shell installer" icon="terminal" href="/getting-started/anaconda/install/windows-cli-install">
    Install Anaconda Distribution using Command Prompt or PowerShell. Ideal for automation and advanced users.
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### macOS guides

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  <Card title="Graphical installer" icon="apple" href="/getting-started/anaconda/install/mac-gui-install">
    Install Anaconda Distribution using a standard macOS `.pkg` installer. Quick setup for users who prefer GUI workflows.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Terminal installer" icon="terminal" href="/getting-started/anaconda/install/mac-cli-install">
    Install Anaconda Distribution using Terminal commands. Provides more control over installation location and options.
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### Linux guides

<Card title="Terminal installer" icon="linux" href="/getting-started/anaconda/install/linux-install">
  Install Anaconda Distribution using shell commands. Supports multiple Linux architectures including x86\_64 and ARM64.
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