# Install and use Pip on CentOS 7

Pip is a package management system for Python. We recommend the use of Pip, as it is the officially recognized tool for installing Python packages, according to the official Python Software Foundation. Learn how to install and use Pip on Ubuntu 16.04 and CentOS 7 Cloud Servers.

## Requirements

- A Cloud Server with Ubuntu 16.04 or CentOS 7, and Python installed.

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### Note

Python is installed and running on a Standard Linux installation by default. If your server was created with a Minimal installation, you will need to install and configure Python before you proceed.

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## Install Pip on CentOS 7

Update the package list:

```none
sudo yum update
```

Install the EPEL repository:

```none
sudo yum install epel-release
```

Install Pip:

```none
sudo yum install python-pip
```

Then install the wheel package:

```none
sudo yum install python-wheel
```

## Using Pip

Use install to use Pip to install a Python package:

```none
pip install example-package
```

Use upgrade to upgrade an installed Python package:

```none
pip upgrade example-package
```

Use uninstall to remove an installed Python package:

```none
pip uninstall example-package
```

Use show to get information about an installed Python package, including its location and included files:

```none
pip show example-package
```


This is a markdown version of: [https://www.ionos.com/digitalguide/websites/web-development/install-and-use-pip/](https://www.ionos.com/digitalguide/websites/web-development/install-and-use-pip/) for AI/LLM consumption.