Installing Software - QGIS

We will be setting up QGIS. Follow the instructions below, depending on your operating system. Be aware that the installation can take a little bit of time - between 15 and 45 minutes, depending on your computer.

Windows

  • Read the information about how QGIS is funded - if you are taking a course through me, you can support QGIS by donating €20 and getting a QGIS certificate.

  • Click Skip it and go to download.

  • Download Long Term Version for Windows (3.40 LTR).
  • Run through the program installation process.

OSX

  • Read the information about how QGIS is funded - if you are taking a course through me, you can support QGIS by donating €20 and getting a QGIS certificate.

  • Click Skip it and go to download.

  • Download Regular Version for macOS.
  • Follow through the installation wizard.

Linux

  • Read the information about how QGIS is funded - if you are taking a course through me, you can support QGIS by donating €20 and getting a QGIS certificate.

  • Click Skip it and go to download.

  • Follow the instructions for the appropriate Linux distribution to install the latest long term release version (currently 3.40).

You are good to go!

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