# Getting Python on your computer

## Check if you already have it

Open the Terminal or git-bash and run

```
python --version
```

If it outputs `Python 3.x.y` where x and y are some integers - you are good to go. If there is an error or the version starts with `2` - install miniconda using the instructions below.

## Install as part of miniconda

{% hint style="info" %}
If you are used to getting Python on your computer in a different way then go for it - you don't have to install miniconda.
{% endhint %}

1. Follow [instructions to install miniconda](https://docs.anaconda.com/free/miniconda/miniconda-install/). When/if asked whether to install for all users or for the current user only - choose the latter.
2. In the Anaconda Prompt, run `conda init bash zsh`.
3. Open the Terminal on macOS or git-bash on Windows and check that you have conda by runing `conda --version`. If it outputs `conda x.y.z` where x, y, z are integer numbers - you are all set.