[Solved] PIP not recognized in PyCharm terminal

What is PIP used for in Python?

PIP is an acronym for Pip Installs Packages, which is a package management system for installing software programmed with the Python programming language.

Most users utilize PIP to install software from the Python Package Index by running PIP via PyCharm or the Command Prompt.

Why PIP is not recognized?

The PIP not recognized error usually arises because PIP hasn’t been added as a system environment variable.

The ‘pip’ is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet error message is a similar one.

What can I do if PIP is not recognized?

1. Add PIP to the PATH environment variable

1. Press the Windows key + X hotkey.
2. Click Run on the Win + X menu to launch that accessory.
3. Next, input sysdm.cpl in the Run and click OK to open the window in the shot directly below.
   
4. Press the Environment Variables button on the Advanced tab to open the window shown directly below.
   
5. Select Path in the User variables box.
6. Click the Edit button.
   
7. Press the New button on the Edit environment variable window.
8. Then enter your PIP (Python) installation path. If you’re not sure what the PIP’s folder location is, open your Python > Scripts folder in File Explorer, and copy and paste that path.
9. Press the OK button to apply the settings.

2. Reinstall Python

1. Press the Windows and R keys simultaneously to open the Run window.
2. Type appwiz.cpl into the Open text box, and select the OK option.
   
3. Select Python within Programs and Features.
4. Click the Uninstall option to remove Python.
5. After uninstalling the software, click the Download Python 3.9.1 button on the Python webpage.
6. Then open the folder that includes the Python setup wizard.
7. Click Python’s installer to open the window shown directly below.
   
8. Select the Customize installation option.
9. Make sure the pip checkbox is selected, and click the Next button.
10. Select the Add Python to environment variables checkbox.
    
11. Click the Install option.

Install PIP packages without adding PATH variable

1. Click the Type here to search button to open the search box in Windows 10.
2. Enter Command Prompt (or cmd) in the search utility.
3. To open an elevated Prompt window, right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
4. Enter this command into the Prompt’s window: python -m pip install [packagename]
   
5. Then press the Enter key.

Note: You’ll need to replace [packagename] in the above command with an actual Python package title.

So, that’s how you can resolve the PIP not recognized error on your system.

With that issue fixed, you’ll be able to install the software from Python Package Index via PyCharm or the Command Prompt.

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