# Need to installed prodigy in ubuntu 20.04

**URL:** <https://support.prodi.gy/t/need-to-installed-prodigy-in-ubuntu-20-04/6186>\
**Category:** Getting Started\
**Tags:** install\
**Created:** [December 15, 2022, 2:51pm UTC](https://support.prodi.gy/t/need-to-installed-prodigy-in-ubuntu-20-04/6186 "2022-12-15T14:51:33Z")\
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**Author:** ![ictsupportdrjobs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/5daacb/32.png) [@ictsupportdrjobs](https://support.prodi.gy/u/ictsupportdrjobs)\
**Post date:** [December 15, 2022, 2:51pm UTC](https://support.prodi.gy/t/need-to-installed-prodigy-in-ubuntu-20-04/6186/1 "2022-12-15T14:51:33Z")

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Dear Team,

I need to installed the prodigy in Ubuntu 20.04 server but i need step by step installation guidance first install free version after that i will subscribe.

Kindly do the needful.

Regards,  
Good Team

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**Author:** ![ryanwesslen](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/support.prodi.gy/ryanwesslen/32/2969_2.png) [@ryanwesslen](https://support.prodi.gy/u/ryanwesslen)\
**Post date:** [December 15, 2022, 5:31pm UTC](https://support.prodi.gy/t/need-to-installed-prodigy-in-ubuntu-20-04/6186/2 "2022-12-15T17:31:06Z")

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hi @ictsupportdrjobs!

Thanks for your question and welcome to the Prodigy community 👋

> [@ictsupportdrjobs](#):
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> i need step by step installation guidance first install free version after that i will subscribe.

Unfortunately, we don't offer a free install version. Here's an explanation from Matt on why:

> [@Free trial? I want to try Prodigy but am not going to pay $390 up front just to see that it works](https://support.prodi.gy/t/free-trial-i-want-to-try-prodigy-but-am-not-going-to-pay-390-up-front-just-to-see-that-it-works/2600/2):
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> Prodigy is downloadable software, which comes with particular trade-offs. We couldn't offer a downloadable trial from the website without exposing ourselves to significant piracy risk. It's easy for subscription models to offer free trials...But subscriptions have many disadvantages for users as well. The majority of our customers do feel confident about the purchase even without a trial. I think the trust we've built up from our open-source work on spaCy is a big factor in this. I think most p…

But we're happy to issue refunds if you find it's not a good fit for your use-case. You can email us if you have any issues.

If you do [purchase Prodigy](https://prodi.gy/buy), you will receive an email with wheel files and your license key. For further instructions, see our [Prodigy install documentation](https://prodi.gy/docs/install).

Installing Prodigy you can use either `pip install` with your license key or with your wheel.

As the instructions mention, make sure to:

- If using the most recent version of Prodigy (v1.11.8), use either Python 3.8 - 3.10. I typically recommend Python 3.9 for now.
- Install Prodigy in a clean virtual environment. If you're new to handling virtual environments, I recommend `calmcode.io`'s [virtualenv](https://calmcode.io/virtualenv/intro.html) tutorial video series.
- Be sure you have your [Python alias set up](https://calmcode.io/virtualenv/intro.html) or use `python -m` or `python3 -m` after you've installed. This is a very common initial problem.

Last, be sure to check the many [install-related](https://support.prodi.gy/tag/install) issues. Very likely if you hit any snag with the steps above, you may find other resolutions.