Quick answer: To install RStudio, first install R from CRAN, then download the RStudio Desktop installer from the posit.co website, choose the right version for your operating system, and run it. Select the default install path, wait for setup to finish, and open RStudio from your Start menu or Applications folder with no extra configuration needed.
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Learn how to install R Studio in 10 easy steps and get starting with R IDE
Please note that before installing R Studio, you must install R Programming on your computer. You can learn to install R Programming from his link.
With a consideration that you have successfully installed R Programming. Follow these 10 steps to successfully install R Studio on your computer. Here we have demonstrated R Studio installation in Windows 10 and you can also install it on your Mac or Linux computers with the same procedure.
Step 1: Search in Google with the keyword R Studio download.
Step 2: Click on the first link from rstudio.com with the title “Download the RStudio IDE”
Step 3: Inside the website, scroll down a bit to find various versions of R Studio. For Open Source usage you can go with the Free Version. Click on the Download icon under the Free Version
Step 4: If you’re using Windows 10. Click on the Download RStudio for Window button. If you’ve Linux or Mac OS you can check the section below where you can find the links to download RStudio for respective OS.
Step 5: If you’re using Chrome, you can find the download progress in the bottom. Once the download is complete you can click on the file to Open
Step 6: Click on the Next Button in the Welcome Screen of RStudio Installation
Step 7: Choose the Install Location and click on Next. You can either leave it to the default location or you can change your path based on your preference.
Step 8: Choose Start Menu Folder in the Next Installation Screen and click Next
Step 9: Wait till the RStudio Installation process is complete
Step 10: Click on Finish to complete R Studio installation in Windows 10.
You can follow the same step to Download and Install R Studio in Windows 11 as well.
Please do check R Programming training from Ampersand Academy.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need R installed before RStudio?
Yes. RStudio is an interface that runs the R language, so install R from CRAN first or RStudio will open but cannot execute any code.
Which RStudio version should I download?
Choose RStudio Desktop for everyday personal or academic use. RStudio Server is for shared computers, and the paid Pro version adds extra features.
How long does the RStudio installation take?
Usually only a few minutes on a normal connection, since the installer is a small file and the process is automatic with default options.