.. _python-swift-client-windows:

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Installation Instructions of the Python SWIFT Client on Windows
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First you need to install `python`_ on Windows. This will also include **pip** which you need to install packages.
Do not forget to include python in your PATH.

Installation of the python SWIFT client on Windows goes as follows:

.. code-block:: console

    pip install python-swiftclient
    pip install python-openstackclient

.. note:: **Note:** You need to install the "Microsoft C++ Build Tools" for this to work.

.. Links:

.. _python: https://www.howtogeek.com/197947/how-to-install-python-on-windows/