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# Python virtual environment (VENV)

> How to configure and use Python virtual environments (VENV) in Itential Gateway to execute scripts with specific dependencies.

## Using the Python VENV

The *Python Virtual Environment* (VENV) is used to execute and test scripts with various versions or dependencies in a specific environment. The scripts contained in the environment are all Python scripts, which you can view under **Scripts** in the left navbar of Itential Gateway.

## Python VENV configuration

#### Open Gateway

Open **Automation Gateway**.

#### Open Configuration

Click **Configuration**.

#### Verify Python VENV settings

Click **Python** to verify Python VENV is enabled and check the location path, defined in the `properties.yml` file.

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## Scripts and virtual environments

Both **Scripts** and **Virtual Environments** are contained within the Python menu. From Gateway, choose **Python** from the left navigation menu. Alternatively, click the **Use Python** link in the **Get Started** card.

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### Virtual environments

The **Virtual Environments** menu displays all virtual environments contained in the Gateway server directory, which is defined in the `properties.yml` file.

Clicking on an individual virtual environment in the sidebar menu displays the **name**, **path**, and **version** for that virtual environment.

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### Scripts

Clicking **Scripts** shows any Python scripts that have been created or imported into Gateway.

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Select a **Virtual Environment** from the dropdown at the top to execute the script you need. If an environment is not needed, the script runs in the main Gateway environment.

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> How to configure and use Python virtual environments (VENV) in Itential Gateway to execute scripts with specific dependencies.