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

Summary

Open Windows Anaconda Prompt and MacOS Terminal Command Line Interface in a Virtual Conda Environment

Question

How do I open the Anaconda Prompt in Windows and Terminal MacOS command line interface (CLI) in a virtual conda environment?

Answer

1. With Miniconda installed as a user, search and open Anaconda Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (MacOS).

a. Windows

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

Windows Search with "anaconda prompt"

ii. Select Open in search pop-up window in Windows Search bar results.

b. Mac OS

i. Press Command plus Space keys.

Mac Command + Space keys

ii. Enter "terminal.app" in Spotlight Search bar.

Spotlight search bar with "terminal.app"

Note: To create a conda environment, see "How-To: Using Anaconda - Create a Virtual Conda Environment via Command Line Interface

Note: To activate a conda environment, see "How-To: Using Anaconda - Activate Virtual Conda Environment via Command Line Interface

Article ID: 2278

Created

Thu 4/9/26 10:24 AM

Modified

Mon 4/20/26 11:34 AM