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= Installing software packages using the command line
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[[proc_package-install-command-line]]
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You can install packages in Fedora using the DNF utility.
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.Before you begin
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You must execute the command with root privileges. Use one of the following methods:
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* Prefix the command with `sudo` and provide the root password. The `sudo` command must be enabled for the user.
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* Use the `su` command and provide the root password to switch to a root prompt in a terminal window.
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* Log in as `root` on a virtual console.
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You must know the name of the package. Any dependencies will be installed automatically.
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.Procedure
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. Run the command:
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dnf install <packagename>
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where `<packagename>` is the name of the package.
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. Answer `y` to any prompts, if necessary.
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.More information
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For other commands that the DNF utility support, see the documentation for https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/DNF[DNF].
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