Set up your Square SDK for a Python Project

Learn the basic steps to set up the Square SDK for a Python project.

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Start a new project

If you're new to developing Square integrations using the Square Python SDK, try the Quickstart. It provides step-by-step instructions to explore your first project.

The Square Python SDK is packaged as a Python module. You can install it using the pip utility or by using Setuptools.

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pip

You can quickly install the Square Python SDK as follows:

pip install squareup
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Setuptools

As an alternative to pip, you can use Setuptools to install the Square Python SDK. To do this, download or clone the SDK from GitHub, and then run the following command:

python setup.py install --user
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