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1111* A terminal or command prompt open
1212* A code project to work with
13* A [Claude subscription](https://claude.com/pricing?utm_source=claude_code\&utm_medium=docs\&utm_content=quickstart_prereq) (Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise), [Claude Console](https://platform.claude.com/) account, or access through a [supported cloud provider](/docs/en/third-party-integrations)
13* A [Claude subscription](https://claude.com/pricing?utm_source=claude_code\&utm_medium=docs\&utm_content=quickstart_prereq) (Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise), [Claude Console](https://platform.claude.com/) account, or access through a [supported cloud provider](/docs/en/third-party-integrations.md)
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1515> [!NOTE]
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1717> These cases are covered on other pages:
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1919> * **Never used a terminal before**: start with the [terminal guide](/docs/en/terminal-guide)
20> * **Want Claude Code somewhere other than the terminal**: Claude Code is also available on the [web](https://claude.ai/code), as a [desktop app](/docs/en/desktop), in [VS Code](/docs/en/vs-code) and [JetBrains IDEs](/docs/en/jetbrains), in [Slack](/docs/en/slack), and in CI/CD with [GitHub Actions](/docs/en/github-actions) and [GitLab](/docs/en/gitlab-ci-cd). See [all interfaces](/docs/en/overview#use-claude-code-everywhere).
20> * **Want Claude Code somewhere other than the terminal**: Claude Code is also available on the [web](https://claude.ai/code), as a [desktop app](/docs/en/desktop.md), in [VS Code](/docs/en/vs-code.md) and [JetBrains IDEs](/docs/en/jetbrains.md), in [Slack](/docs/en/slack.md), and in CI/CD with [GitHub Actions](/docs/en/github-actions.md) and [GitLab](/docs/en/gitlab-ci-cd.md). See [all interfaces](/docs/en/overview.md#use-claude-code-everywhere).
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2222## Step 1: Install Claude Code
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4545curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.cmd -o install.cmd && install.cmd && del install.cmd
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48The install command shows no progress while it downloads Claude Code. When the installer finishes, open a new terminal window and run `claude --version`. A working installation prints a version number. If your shell says `claude` isn't found or isn't recognized, the install directory isn't on your PATH yet: see [Fix your PATH](/docs/en/troubleshoot-install#command-not-found-claude-after-installation).
48The install command shows no progress while it downloads Claude Code. When the installer finishes, open a new terminal window and run `claude --version`. A working installation prints a version number. If your shell says `claude` isn't found or isn't recognized, the install directory isn't on your PATH yet: see [Fix your PATH](/docs/en/troubleshoot-install.md#command-not-found-claude-after-installation).
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5050If you see `The token '&&' is not a valid statement separator`, you're in PowerShell, not CMD. If you see `'irm' is not recognized as an internal or external command`, you're in CMD, not PowerShell.
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52If the install command fails with `syntax error near unexpected token '<'`, a `403`, or any other error, see [Troubleshoot installation](/docs/en/troubleshoot-install#find-your-error) to match the error to a fix and for alternative install methods.
52If the install command fails with `syntax error near unexpected token '<'`, a `403`, or any other error, see [Troubleshoot installation](/docs/en/troubleshoot-install.md#find-your-error) to match the error to a fix and for alternative install methods.
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5454[Git for Windows](https://git-scm.com/downloads/win) is recommended on native Windows so Claude Code can use the Bash tool. If Git for Windows is not installed, Claude Code uses PowerShell as the shell tool instead. WSL setups do not need Git for Windows.
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8080> WinGet installations do not auto-update. Run `winget upgrade Anthropic.ClaudeCode` periodically to get the latest features and security fixes.
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82You can also install with [apt, dnf, or apk](/docs/en/setup#install-with-linux-package-managers) on Debian, Fedora, RHEL, and Alpine.
82You can also install with [apt, dnf, or apk](/docs/en/setup.md#install-with-linux-package-managers) on Debian, Fedora, RHEL, and Alpine.
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8484To confirm the installation worked, run:
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107107* [Claude Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise](https://claude.com/pricing?utm_source=claude_code\&utm_medium=docs\&utm_content=quickstart_login) (recommended)
108108* [Claude Console](https://platform.claude.com/) (API access with pre-paid credits). On first login, a "Claude Code" workspace is automatically created in the Console for centralized cost tracking.
109* [Amazon Bedrock, Google Cloud's Agent Platform, or Microsoft Foundry](/docs/en/third-party-integrations) (enterprise cloud providers)
109* [Amazon Bedrock, Google Cloud's Agent Platform, or Microsoft Foundry](/docs/en/third-party-integrations.md) (enterprise cloud providers)
110110* A self-hosted [Claude apps gateway](/docs/en/claude-apps-gateway), if your organization runs one: your admin pre-configures the gateway URL, and `/login` opens directly on the **Cloud gateway** screen for you to sign in with corporate SSO
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112Once logged in, your credentials are stored and you won't need to log in again. Learn more in [Credential Management](/docs/en/authentication#credential-management).
112Once logged in, your credentials are stored and you won't need to log in again. Learn more in [Credential Management](/docs/en/authentication.md#credential-management).
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114114The Claude Code prompt appears with the version, current model, and working directory shown above it. Type `/help` for available commands or `/resume` to continue a previous conversation. To switch accounts later or re-authenticate, type `/login` inside the running session.
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164164Claude Code finds the appropriate file and shows you the change. If it asks before making the change, select **Yes** to approve.
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166The session's [permission mode](/docs/en/permission-modes) sets which actions Claude can take without asking you first. Press `Shift+Tab` at any time to switch the permission mode of the session you're in.
166The session's [permission mode](/docs/en/permission-modes.md) sets which actions Claude can take without asking you first. Press `Shift+Tab` at any time to switch the permission mode of the session you're in.
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168168## Step 5: Use Git with Claude Code
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245245| `claude -c` | Continue most recent conversation in current directory | `claude -c` |
246246| `claude -r` | Resume a previous conversation | `claude -r` |
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248See the [CLI reference](/docs/en/cli-reference) for the complete list of shell commands.
248See the [CLI reference](/docs/en/cli-reference.md) for the complete list of shell commands.
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250250### Session commands
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257257| `/help` | Show available commands | `/help` |
258258| `/exit` or Ctrl+D twice | Exit Claude Code | `/exit` |
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260See the [commands reference](/docs/en/commands) for the complete list of session commands.
260See the [commands reference](/docs/en/commands.md) for the complete list of session commands.
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262262## Pro tips for beginners
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264For more, see [best practices](/docs/en/best-practices) and [common workflows](/docs/en/common-workflows).
264For more, see [best practices](/docs/en/best-practices.md) and [common workflows](/docs/en/common-workflows.md).
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266266> **Be specific with your requests**
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303303Now that you've learned the basics, explore more advanced features:
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305* [How Claude Code works](/docs/en/how-claude-code-works): understand the agentic loop, built-in tools, and how Claude Code interacts with your project
306* [Best practices](/docs/en/best-practices): get better results with effective prompting and project setup
307* [Common workflows](/docs/en/common-workflows): step-by-step guides for common tasks
308* [Extend Claude Code](/docs/en/features-overview): customize with CLAUDE.md, skills, hooks, MCP, and more
305* [How Claude Code works](/docs/en/how-claude-code-works.md): understand the agentic loop, built-in tools, and how Claude Code interacts with your project
306* [Best practices](/docs/en/best-practices.md): get better results with effective prompting and project setup
307* [Common workflows](/docs/en/common-workflows.md): step-by-step guides for common tasks
308* [Extend Claude Code](/docs/en/features-overview.md): customize with CLAUDE.md, skills, hooks, MCP, and more
309309
310See [advanced setup](/docs/en/setup) for installation options, manual updates, or uninstallation instructions.
310See [advanced setup](/docs/en/setup.md) for installation options, manual updates, or uninstallation instructions.
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312312## Getting help
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