How to install Python for beginners

May 20, 2025

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Installing Python is easy. Follow the steps below to install it on your computer.

Windows

1. Download the Python installer

   Go to the official Python download page.
   Click the big yellow “Download Python 3.x.x” button (the x.x will be the latest version).

   

   Then, open the downloaded setup file.

2. Install Python to the default C:\ drive

   Tip

   Skip this step if you want to install Python to a different drive.

   If your C:\ drive has enough free space:

   • ✅ Check “Add python.exe to PATH”
   • ✅ Check “Use admin privileges when installing py.exe”
   • Click “Install Now”

   

   Note

   If prompted by User Account Control:

   

   Click “Yes” to continue.

3. Install Python to a different drive

   Tip

   Skip this step if you have already completed step 2 above.

   If your C:\ drive is low on space or you want to install Python elsewhere:

   • Open This PC and find a drive with enough free space.

     

   • In the Python installer, click “Customize installation”.

     

   • Select the checkboxes like in the image above and click “Next”.

   • In the next screen:

     

     • Select the checkboxes like in the image above
     • Click Browse and choose a custom path (e.g., E:\python3). Or you can type the path directly.
       We recommend creating/typing a new folder like python3 to avoid issues.

   • Click “Install”

   Note

   If prompted by User Account Control:

   

   Click “Yes” to continue.

4. Finish the installation

   After installation completes:

   

   • (Optional) Click “Disable path length limit”
   • Then click “Close”

   🎉 Python is now successfully installed on your computer.

macOS

1. Download the Python installer

   Go to the official Python download page.
   Click the big yellow “Download Python 3.x.x” button.

   

   If prompted by your browser, click Allow to confirm the download.

   

2. Open the installer

   Once downloaded, open the .pkg file to start the installation.

   

3. Run through the installation screens

   • Click Continue on all steps

     

   • Click “Agree” to the license

     

   • Click Install

     

   • Authenticate with your password or Touch ID, if prompted

     

4. Install certificates

   Once installation is complete, a Finder window will open.

   Double-click Install Certificates.command

   

   Tip

   If you accidentally close the Finder window, or don’t know where the file is, you can find it by using the search button 🔍 in the top-right corner of the Finder window.

   Wait for Terminal to show [Process completed], then close it.

   

5. Finish up

   • Click Close on the installer window
   • Choose Move to Trash to delete the installer

   

   🎉 Python is now successfully installed on your Mac.

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