# Installation

**Step 1: Clone the Repository**

First, clone our repository to your local machine using Git:

```bash
git clone https://github.com/getmomentum/momentum-core
cd momentum-core
```

**Step 2: Create a virutal enviorment**

We strongly recommend running the app in a virtual enviorment, if you want to have a look at multiple reasons of why that is the case, read this [reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/learnpython/comments/15nuehj/why_do_i_need_a_virtual_environment/) thread.

How to create virtual enviorment

```
python3 -m venv venv
```

And activate it

```
source venv/bin/activate
```

If you replace the venv with any other folder name, please add it in .gitignore

**Step 3: Install the dependencies from requirements**

```
pip install requirements.txt
```

If you face any challenges here, check out [Known bugs & fixes](/getting-started/known-bugs-and-fixes.md) and [Troubleshooting & Feedback](/readme/troubleshooting-and-feedback.md)


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