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# Installation
```{important}
If you are converting an existing game from a previous Evennia version, [see here](./Installation-Upgrade.md).
If you are converting an existing game from a previous Evennia version, you will need to upgrade.
```
The fastest way to install Evennia is to use the `pip` installer that comes with Python (read on).
You can also [clone Evennia from github](./Installation-Git.md) or use [docker](./Installation-Docker.md). Some users have also experimented with [installing Evennia on Android](./Installation-Android.md).
If you are converting an existing game, please follow the [upgrade instructions](./Installation-Upgrade.md).
## Requirements
```{sidebar} Develop in isolation
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## Install with `pip`
```{important}
You are recommended to [setup a light-weight Python virtualenv](./Installation-Git.md#virtualenv) to install Evennia in. Using a virtualenv is standard practice in Python and allows you to install what you want in isolation from other programs. The virtualenv system is a part of Python and will make your life easier!
You are recommended to setup a light-weight Python virtualenv to install Evennia in. Using a virtualenv is standard practice in Python and allows you to install what you want in isolation from other programs. The virtualenv system is a part of Python and will make your life easier!
```
You re recommended to [setup a light-weight Python virtualenv](./Installation-Git.md#virtualenv) first.
Evennia is managed from the terminal (console/Command Prompt on Windows). Once you have Python installed—and after activating your virtualenv if you are using one—install Evennia with:
pip install evennia