Verifying your installation#
Confirm that Anaconda is installed and working with Anaconda Navigator or conda with the following instructions.
Conda#
If you prefer using a command line interface (CLI), use conda to verify the installation using Anaconda Prompt on Windows or the terminal on Linux and macOS.
To open Anaconda Prompt:
Windows: Click Start, search for Anaconda Prompt, and click to open.
macOS: Use Cmd+Space to open Spotlight Search and type “Navigator” to open the program.
Linux–CentOS: Open Applications > System Tools > terminal.
Linux–Ubuntu: Open the Dash by clicking the Ubuntu icon, then type “terminal”.
After opening Anaconda Prompt or the terminal, choose any of the following methods to verify:
Enter
conda list
. If Anaconda is installed and working, this will display a list of installed packages and their versions.Enter the command
python
. This command runs the Python shell, also known as the REPL. If Anaconda is installed and working, the version information it displays when it starts up will include “Anaconda”. To exit the Python shell, enter the commandquit()
.Open Anaconda Navigator with the command
anaconda-navigator
. If Anaconda is installed properly, Anaconda Navigator will open.
Problems?#
If you encounter any errors, see the following resources:
Troubleshooting guide for general troubleshooting
Help and support for resources such as free community support and bug reports