Once you have installed Anaconda Distribution, Anaconda Navigator should open automatically if the installation is successful. Anaconda Navigator is a graphical user interface (GUI) that is automatically installed with Anaconda Distribution.
Opening Navigator manually#
If Navigator does not open automatically, manually open it using the following instructions:
Search for “Anaconda Navigator” in the taskbar search.
Select Anaconda Navigator.
Click Launchpad.
Select Anaconda Navigator.
You can also use Cmd+Space to open Spotlight Search and search for Navigator.
In most Linux distributions, use Ctrl+Alt+T to open a terminal application.
Open Navigator by running the following command:
anaconda-navigator
If Navigator does not open, review our help resources.
Using conda to verify manually#
If you prefer using a command line interface (CLI), use conda to verify the installation, using Anaconda Prompt on Windows or the terminal on macOS or Linux.
Search for “Anaconda Prompt” in the taskbar search.
Select Anaconda Prompt.
Use Cmd+Space to open Spotlight Search.
Type “Terminal” and press return to open.
In most Linux distributions, use Ctrl+Alt+T to open a terminal application.
Run one of the following commands to verify your installation was successful:
conda list- If Anaconda Distribution is installed successfully, this displays a list of packages installed in your active environment and their versions.anaconda-navigator- If Anaconda Distribution is installed successfully, Anaconda Navigator opens.
Problems?#
If you encounter any errors, see the following resources:
Troubleshooting guide for general troubleshooting
Help and support for resources such as free community support and bug reports
