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irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex
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### Optional: npm Install For Node-Based Toolchains

If you already manage developer CLIs through Node, npm installation is also a valid path:

```bash
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
```

Use this if global Node-based tools already feel normal on your machine. Do **not** use `sudo npm install -g`, and run `claude doctor` after install.

### Verify Installation

After installing, run:
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When you run `claude` for the first time, it will ask you to authenticate. You have a few options:

1. **Claude Pro/Max Subscription** — log in with your claude.ai account. Your subscription includes Claude Code access. This is the simplest option for individual developers.
1. **Claude Pro/Max Subscription** — log in with your claude.ai account. A paid Claude plan includes Claude Code access. This is the simplest option for individual developers. The free Claude plan does not include Claude Code access.

2. **Anthropic Console (API Billing)** — connects to your Anthropic Console account at console.anthropic.com. You pay per usage based on API billing.

3. **Enterprise** — configure Claude Code to use Amazon Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, or Microsoft Foundry if your organization uses those.

For most individual users, the simplest starting point is a paid Claude.ai account or Anthropic Console.

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## Starting Claude Code
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