Install Python (If Not Installed)
Jupyter runs on Python, so you need to install Python first.
- Download Python from Python.org
- Check the box “Add Python to PATH” during installation.
- Verify installation by running:
python --version
Install Jupyter Notebook
Once Python is installed, open Command Prompt (cmd) or PowerShell, and install Jupyter using pip:
pip install jupyter
Start Jupyter Notebook
After installation, launch Jupyter by running:
jupyter notebook
This will open Jupyter Notebook in your default web
browser (http://localhost:8888).
Running Python Code in Jupyter
- Click New → Python 3 to create a new notebook.
- Write Python code in the cell and press Shift + Enter to execute.
Example:
print("Hello, Jupyter! Welcome to Earth!")
Alternative: Install Jupyter via Anaconda (Recommended)
If you prefer a more convenient setup, you can use Anaconda, which comes with Jupyter and many data science libraries.
- Download Anaconda from Anaconda website
- Install and open Anaconda Navigator
- Launch Jupyter Notebook from Anaconda Navigator
Stopping Jupyter Notebook
To stop Jupyter Notebook, go to the terminal (where it’s running) and press:
Ctrl + C
Then type Y and press Enter to confirm.
Running Jupyter in Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
You can also run Jupyter inside VS Code:
- Install Python extension from the VS Code marketplace.
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Install Jupyter inside VS Code:
pip install notebook -
Open a
.ipynbfile or create a new Jupyter Notebook.
