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Apparently venv is the way that Python suggests ([Python’s `venv` module](https://docs.python.org/3/library/venv.html) ) to create virtual environments. This module is part of Python’s standard library, and it’s the officially recommended way to create virtual environments since Python 3.5.
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**Note:** There are other great third-party tools for creating virtual environments, such as [conda](https://realpython.com/python-virtual-environments-a-primer/#the-conda-package-and-environment-manager) and [virtualenv](https://realpython.com/python-virtual-environments-a-primer/#the-virtualenv-project). Any of these tools can help you set up a Python virtual environment.
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For basic usage, `venv` is an excellent choice because it already comes packaged with your Python installation. With that in mind, you’re ready to create your first virtual environment.
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# Create a virtual environment
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To make a new virtual environment with `venv` simply:
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1. head to your project folder or make one
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mkdir project_folder # this makes a project folder
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cd project_folder # head to your project folder
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```
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2. create a new venv environment
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```
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python -m venv env_name
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```
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3. activate the environment
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```
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source env_name/bin/activate
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```
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4. deactivate when done
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```
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deactivate
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```
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