How-To: Using Anaconda - Create a Virtual Conda Environment via Command Line Interface

Question

How do I create a virtual conda environment from the Anaconda Prompt command line interface (CLI) in Windows and Mac?

 

Answer

Note:  To open an Anaconda Prompt in Windows or the Terminal in MacOS, see "How-To: Using Anaconda -  Launch a Virtual Conda Environment via Command Line Interface

1. From the command line (CLI) in the base environment, enter "conda create -n venv_3_13 python=3.13" to create environment.

Example environment: venv_3_13 

command prompt window with "conda create -n venv_3_13 python=3.13 anaconda" as an example  

A prompt to proceed will be displayed and require "y". A new environment is then created.

prompt to proceed  

 

2.   Enter "conda info --envs" to list conda environments. New example environment is listed.

Example environment: venv_3_13

Anaconda Prompt window with "conda info --envs" command and results.  

 

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