The following error is reported when executing pip install:
Could not install packages due to an Environment Error: [Errno 13] Permission denied: '/usr/local/lib/python3.5/dist-packages/kiwisolver.cpython-35m-x86_64-linux-gnu.so'
Consider using the `--user` option or check the permissions.
solution:
Linux / macOS
From your terminal, you can install the package for your user only, like this:
pip install <package> --user
OR
You can use su
or sudo
from your terminal, to install the package as root
:
sudo pip install <package>
Windows
From the Command Prompt, you can install the package for your user only, like this:
pip install <package> --user
OR
You can install the package as Administrator, by following these steps:
- Right click on the Command Prompt icon.
- Select the option
Run This Program As An Administrator
. - Run the command
pip install <package>