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

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

Step 1: Install Python

1. Go to the Official Python Website:
   https://www.python.org
2. Download Python:
   • Go to 'Downloads' at the top.
   • The site will automatically suggest the latest Python version for Windows.
   • Click 'Python 3.14.3' to download python-3.14.3-amd64.exe file.
   • Make sure it says 'Windows installer (.exe)'.

3. Run the Installer:
   • Open the downloaded file by double-clicking python-3.14.3-amd64.exe.
   • Check the box 'Add Python.exe to PATH'.
   • Click 'Install Now'.
   • Once installation is complete, click 'Close'.



4. Verify Python Installation:
   • Open Command Prompt: Press Windows + R, type cmd, press Enter.
   • Run the following command:

   python --version

   If Python is installed, you should see:

   Python 3.14.3

   Next command:

   py --version

   If Python Launcher is installed:

   Python 3.14.3

   Next command:

   pip --version

   If pip is installed, you should see something like:

   pip 25.3 from C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python314\Lib\site-packages\pip (python 3.14)

Step 2: Upgrade pip

1. Open Command Prompt: Press Windows + R, type cmd, press Enter.
2. Run the following command:

python -m pip install --upgrade pip

Step 3: Install JupyterLab

1. Open Command Prompt: Press Windows + R, type cmd, press Enter.
2. Run the following command:

pip install jupyterlab

This installs JupyterLab and required dependencies.

Step 4: Launch JupyterLab

1. Open Command Prompt: Press Windows + R, type cmd, press Enter.
2. Run the following command:

jupyter lab

A browser window will open automatically, showing the JupyterLab dashboard.