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

Summary

Create a Conda Environment in Anaconda Navigator

Question

How do I create a python virtual environment in Anaconda Navigator graphical user interface?

Answer

1. Search and Open Anaconda Navigator.

a. Enter "anaconda" in Windows Search bar.

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

2. Anaconda Navigator application window.

Anaconda Navigator window

3. Select Environments and then Create.

a. In the left column, select Environments.

b. At bottom of middle column, select Create.

Anaconda Navigator window with Environments selected and highlighted, and Create at bottom of second column highlighted.

4. Fill out popup window:

a. Enter Name for new environment,

b. Check Python box,

c. Select Version from drop-down,

d. Select Create.

Create new environment popup window with name, python, version, and create highlighted

5. New environment is now shown in Environment List.

Anaconda Navigator window with run icon highlighted for new environment

To activate and run in the created environment see link below:

Article ID: 1933

Created

Tue 12/2/25 12:36 PM

Modified

Tue 3/31/26 11:38 AM