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---
layout: page
title: "Installation in Python virtual environment"
description: "How to install Home Assistant in a Python virtual environment."
date: 2016-4-16 16:40
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---
If you already have Python 3.5 or later installed, you can easily give Home Assistant a spin.
It's recommended when installing Python packages that you use a [virtual environment](https://docs.python.org/3.5/library/venv.html#module-venv). This will make sure that your Python installation and Home Assistant installation won't impact one another. The following steps will work on most unix like systems.
_(If you're on a Debian based system, you will need to install Python virtual environment support using `apt-get install python3-pip python3-venv`.)_
### {% linkable_title Install %}
1. Create a virtual environment in your current directory:
```
$ python3 -m venv homeassistant
```
2. Open the virtual environment:
```
$ cd homeassistant
```
3. Activate the virtual environment:
```
$ source bin/activate
```
4. Install wheel:
```
$ python3 -m pip install wheel
```
5. Install Home Assistant:
```
$ python3 -m pip install homeassistant
```
6. Configure it to [autostart](/docs/autostart/)
7. Or run Home Assistant manually:
```
$ hass --open-ui
```
### {% linkable_title Upgrade %}
1. Stop Home Assistant
2. Open the directory where the virtual environment is located:
```
$ cd homeassistant
```
3. Activate the virtual environment:
```
$ source bin/activate
```
4. Upgrade Home Assistant:
```
$ python3 -m pip install --upgrade homeassistant
```
5. Start Home Assistant
### {% linkable_title Notes %}
- In the future, if you want to start Home Assistant manually again, follow step 2, 3 and 5.
- It's recommended to run Home Assistant as a dedicated user.
<p class='info'>
Looking for more advanced guides? Check our [Rasbian guide](/docs/installation/raspberry-pi/) or the [other installation guides](/docs/installation/).
</p>