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

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Question

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

Answer

1. Search and Open Anaconda Prompt.

a. Enter "anaconda prompt" in Windows Search bar.

b. Select Open from right hand column in search pop-up window.

2. Create new environment.

a. From the Anaconda Prompt 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

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

3. 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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