4.64 FAQ-1075 How to download Python packages from mirror repository by default?

Download-Python-Package-from-MirrorRepository

Last Update: 11/11/2020

When you download and install Python package by using:

• LabTalk command pip install SomePackage
• menu Connectivity: Python Packages > Install button

you can follow steps below to switch the default mirror repository.

1. Find the pip.ini file at (although it is hidden): C:\ProgramData\pip\pip.ini
   if no, create one yourself.
2. Open pip.ini, configure desired minrror repository like this:

   [global]
   index-url = https://mirrors.aliyun.com/pypi/simple

3. Save the ini file.

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