How to Install Python Pip on Ubuntu 22.04

Скриншот терминала с установкой и использованием менеджера пакетов Pip для Python на Ubuntu 22.04

How to Install and Use Pip on Ubuntu 22.04

Pip is a Python package manager that you use to install, upgrade, configure, and manage project dependencies. It also lets you search, download, and install packages from the Python Package Index (PyPI) and other package repositories.

This guide explains how to install pip for Python 3 and Python 2 on Ubuntu 22.04. Additionally, we will cover the basics of using pip to manage Python packages.

Before You Begin

In fact, Python exists in two versions: Python 2 and Python 3.

Ubuntu 22.04 includes Python 3 by default.
The Python core team no longer actively maintains Python 2, although you can still install it manually.
We recommend using Python 3 for all new projects.

When installing Python modules globally, it is best to install them using Ubuntu’s apt package manager whenever possible, since Ubuntu tests these packages for compatibility.

Python packages follow this naming convention:

The python3- prefix marks Python 3 packages
Similarly, the python2- prefix marks Python 2 packages

Additionally, for project-specific installations, using a virtual environment is the preferred approach, as it prevents conflicts between dependencies.

Installing pip for Python 3

Installing pip for Python 3 on Ubuntu 22.04 is a simple process.

To begin with, update the package index and install pip using the following command:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install python3-pip

This command also installs any dependencies required for building Python modules.

Once you complete the installation, verify pip by checking its version:

pip3 –version

The output should look something like this:

pip 22.0.2 from /usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/pip (python 3.10)

Installing pip for Python 2

The Ubuntu 22.04 repositories do not include pip for Python 2, so you need to install it manually using the get-pip.py script.

Step 1: Install Python 2

If you have not already installed Python 2, install it by running:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install python2

Step 2: Download the get-pip.py Script

After that, use the curl command to download the script from the official Python repository:

curl https://bootstrap.pypa.io/pip/2.7/get-pip.py –output get-pip.py

Step 3: Install pip for Python 2

Then, run the script using Python 2:

sudo python2 get-pip.py

This command installs pip globally. However, if you only need pip for your user account, run it without sudo.

The script also installs setuptools and wheel, which allow you to install source distributions of Python packages.

Step 4: Verify the Installation

To confirm the installation succeeded, check the version number:

pip2 –version

The output should look something like this:

pip 20.3.4 from /usr/local/lib/python2.7/dist-packages/pip (python 2.7)

How to Use Pip

Pip provides several useful commands for managing Python packages. In particular, the following are some of the most common ones.

To see a list of all pip commands and options, run:

pip3 –help

To get more information about a specific command, use the following syntax:

pip3 command –help

For example, to get more information about the install command, type:

pip3 install –help

Installing Packages with Pip

Specifically, the most basic function of pip is to install a package.

To install the latest version of a package, use the following command:

pip3 install package_name

For example, to install the NumPy library:

pip3 install numpy

Installing Packages with Pip Using Requirements Files

In short, a requirements.txt file is a text file containing a list of pip packages with their versions required to run a specific Python project.

To install a list of requirements specified in a file, use the following command:

pip3 install -r requirements.txt

As a result, this ensures pip installs every dependency at the specified version.

Listing Installed Packages

Then, to list all the installed pip packages, use the list subcommand:

pip3 list

Upgrading a Package with Pip

To upgrade an already installed package to the latest version, use the following command:

pip3 install –upgrade package_name

For example, to upgrade NumPy:

pip3 install –upgrade numpy

Uninstalling Packages with Pip

To remove an installed package, run the following command:

pip3 uninstall package_name

For example, to uninstall NumPy:

pip3 uninstall numpy

Using Pip with a Virtual Environment

For better package management, we recommend using pip inside a Python virtual environment. Virtual environments let you install packages in an isolated location for each project, which prevents dependency conflicts.

Installing the virtual environment package

Install the virtual environment package for Python 3:

sudo apt install python3-venv

Creating a Virtual Environment

Then, create a new virtual environment in a directory called myproject:

python3 -m venv myproject

Activating the Virtual Environment

Then, activate the virtual environment by running:

source myproject/bin/activate

Once activated, pip will install packages inside the virtual environment instead of system-wide.

Deactivating the Virtual Environment

Finally, to exit the virtual environment, simply run:

deactivate

Conclusion

Overall, we have shown you how to install pip on Ubuntu 22.04 and how to use it to manage Python packages.

In summary, by following this guide, you can:

Install pip for Python 3 and Python 2
Use pip to install, upgrade, and manage packages
Install packages using a requirements.txt file
Work with pip inside a virtual environment

Lastly, if you have any questions or feedback, feel free to comment below.

Information reviewed and updated: August 28, 2026.

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