# Run the following command: sudo apt-get install python-setuptools python-dev build-essential # Install pip: sudo apt-get install python-pip # Install virtualenv: pip install virtualenv # Install virtualenvwrapper: pip install virtualenvwrapper # Open ~/.bashrc and add the following two lines: export WORKON_HOME=~/Envs source /usr/local/bin/virtualenvwrapper.sh # Save the bashrc file and run the following on your terminal: source ~/.bashrc # Now, you are ready to start using virtualenv: # ---------------------------------------------- # Create a virtual environment called "new_virtual_env" by using the following command: mkvirtualenv new_virtual_env # Activate your new virtual environment by using: workon new_virtual_env # When your work is done, deactivate the virtual environment you are in by using: deactivate new_virtual_env