How to Install Python on Windows, Linux, and macOS | Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners (2025)

✅ Step-by-Step Guide to Install Python

2. Click on: Downloads -- Windows
3. Download the latest Python Installer (.exe)
4. Double-click the installer to run it
5. ✅ IMPORTANT: Check the box "Add Python to PATH"
6. Click: Install Now
7. Wait for the installation to complete
8. Open Command Prompt and type:
python --version
✅ If installed correctly, it shows the Python version

🐧 For Linux (Ubuntu/Debian):
1. Open Terminal
2. Run the following to update packages:
sudo apt update
3. Install Python:
sudo apt install python3
4. Check Python version:
python3 --version
5. (Optional) Use alias to call python3 as python:
alias python=python3

🍎 For macOS:

1. Open Terminal
2. Install Homebrew (if not already installed):
3. Install Python:
brew install python
4. Verify Python installation:
python3 --version

✅ Python is now installed and ready to use!