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This page provides instructions for installing Miniconda on Windows with the command line in Command Prompt or PowerShell.

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Installation steps

  1. Download the latest installer by using your preferred command-line interface:
    Open a Command Prompt window and run the following command:
    curl https://repo.anaconda.com/miniconda/Miniconda3-latest-Windows-x86_64.exe --output .\Miniconda3-latest-Windows-x86_64.exe
    For instructions on downloading an older installer version, see Using older installer versions.
  2. (Optional) Anaconda recommends verifying the integrity of the installer after downloading it.
    To ensure that your downloaded installer has not been tampered with or corrupted, generate its SHA-256 hash value and compare that hash to the official hash provided in the archive.
    1. Open PowerShell and run the following command: 
      Get-FileHash <PATH_TO_INSTALLER_FILE> -Algorithm SHA256
    2. Note the generated SHA-256 hash value from the output.
    3. Visit repo.anaconda.com/miniconda to find the official SHA-256 hash for your installer.
    4. Compare the hash values. If they match, the installer is safe to use.
    For more information, see cryptographic hash verification in the official conda documentation.
  3. Go to your Home folder and double-click the installer to launch.
    To prevent permission errors, do not launch the installer from the Favorites folder.
    If you encounter issues during installation, temporarily disable your anti-virus software during install, then re-enable it after the installation concludes. If you installed for All Users, uninstall Miniconda and re-install it for Just Me only.
  4. Read through Miniconda’s End User License Agreement (EULA) and select I Agree to agree to the terms. You can view Anaconda’s Terms of Service (TOS) at https://www.anaconda.com/legal.
  5. Select an installation option:
  6. Select Next.
  7. Select a destination folder to install Miniconda, then select Next.
    Anaconda recommends installing Miniconda in a directory with no spaces or special characters to avoid potential compatibility issues with open-source tools. For more information, see the FAQ.
    Do not install as Administrator unless admin privileges are required.
  8. Customize your installation options:
  9. Select Install. The installation might take a few minutes to complete. Select Show details to view the packages being installed.
  10. Select Next twice, then select Finish to close the installer.

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Verify your install

Verify your installation was successful by opening Anaconda Prompt, a command-line shell application that is included with conda installations for Windows. To open Anaconda Prompt, type “Anaconda Prompt” in the Windows search bar, then select the application.
Windows desktop with Anaconda Prompt in the taskbar search field.
Your Anaconda Prompt window will display something like the following, with your base environment activated by default: 
(base) C:\Users\myusername>

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Advanced install options

For more advanced installation options, such as installing with silent mode, installing on older operating systems, or installing for multiple users, see Advanced installation.

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What’s next?

  • Integrate conda with your preferred IDE to streamline package management directly in your development environment.
  • Explore Working with conda to understand channels, environments, and package management workflows.
  • The official conda documentation covers advanced topics like custom channels, build recipes, and performance optimization.

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