How to Install JupyterLab on Windows 10/11 using Anaconda (2026) | Step-by-Step Guide

Below is a Step-by-Step Guide to Install JupyterLab on Windows 10/11 using Anaconda:

Step 1: Download Anaconda

1. Open your browser and go to the official website of Anaconda:
   https://www.anaconda.com/download
2. Click on 'Skip Registration'.
3. Under 'Windows' and 'Anaconda Distribution', click on 'Windows 64-Bit Graphical Installer' to download Anaconda3-2025.12-2-Windows-x86_64.exe.

Step 2: Run the Installer

1. Open the downloaded .exe file.
2. Click 'Next'.
3. On the License Agreement screen, click 'I Agree'.
4. Choose 'Just Me (recommended)' unless multiple users need it, then click 'Next'.

Step 3: Choose Installation Location

1. Keep the default path (recommended):
   C:\Users\YourName\anaconda3
2. Click 'Next'.

Step 4: Installation Options

1. Check the following options:
   • Clear the package cache upon completion
   • Add Anaconda to my PATH environment variable
   • Register Anaconda as my default Python
2. Click 'Install'.

Step 5: Finish Installation & Launch Anaconda

After installation:

1. Click 'Next' ➡️ 'Next'.
2. Click 'Finish'.

Step 6: Launch JupyterLab

Inside Anaconda Navigator:

1. Find 'JupyterLab'.
2. Click 'Launch'.
3. Your browser will automatically open something like:
   http://localhost:8888/lab
   That is the JupyterLab dashboard.

Step 7: Verify Installation

1. Open Command Prompt and run command:
   conda --version
   Output will be a conda version number like:
   conda 26.1.1
2. Open Command Prompt and run command:
   jupyter lab --version
   Output will be a version number.