# Installing Mito Using Pip

Start by [creating a virtual environment](/getting-started/installing-mito/setting-up-a-virtual-environment.md), then run:&#x20;

```
python -m pip install mitosheet mito-ai
```

Launch Juypyter Lab&#x20;

```
jupyter lab
```

Then, follow these instructions to [create a mitosheet](/how-to/creating-a-mitosheet.md) and [use AI](/mito-ai/chat.md).

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Want help? Get in contact with our support team through [Discord](https://discord.gg/XdJSZyejJU), [Slack](https://join.slack.com/t/trymito/shared_invite/zt-1h6t163v7-xLPudO7pjQNKccXz7h7GSg), or by emailing <jake@sagacollab.com>
{% endhint %}

## Requirements

1. Check that you have **Python 3.9** **or above, and Python 3.13 or below** by opening a terminal and running `python --version`
2. By installing Mito, you are agreeing to Mito's [Terms of Service](/misc/terms-of-service.md) and [Privacy Policy](/misc/privacy-policy.md).
3. In addition, by using Mito's AI features, you are agreeing to our [AI data usage policy](/mito-ai/ai-data-usage-faq.md).&#x20;


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