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How to install rust in MacOS, Linux, and Windows

Here are the steps to install Rust on macOS, Linux, and Windows:

MacOS and Linux​

  1. Open Terminal.

  2. Run the installation script: Use the following command in your terminal [1]:

    curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh

    This command downloads and executes the rustup script, which is the official Rust installer [1].

  3. Follow the on-screen instructions: The script will guide you through the installation process. It will ask you to confirm the installation and configure your environment.

  4. Configure the PATH environment variable: rustup will attempt to configure your PATH environment variable during installation. If it doesn't succeed, you may need to manually add the Rust toolchain directory to your PATH. The toolchain is typically located in ~/.cargo/bin [1]. You can modify your shell's configuration file (e.g., .bashrc, .zshrc) to include the following line:

    export PATH="$HOME/.cargo/bin:$PATH"

  5. Verify the installation: After the installation is complete, open a new terminal and run the following command:

    rustc --version

    This will display the installed Rust version, confirming that Rust is installed correctly and accessible from your terminal [1].

Windows​

  1. Download the installer: Download the appropriate rustup-init.exe installer (32-bit or 64-bit) from the official Rust website [1].

  2. Run the installer: Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. You might be prompted to install the Visual Studio C++ Build tools [1].

  3. Configure the PATH environment variable: rustup should automatically configure the PATH environment variable during installation. If it doesn't, you'll need to add %USERPROFILE%\.cargo\bin to your PATH manually [1].

  4. Verify the installation: Open a new command prompt or PowerShell window and run:

    rustc --version

    This will display the installed Rust version [1].

Additional Notes​

  • Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL): If you are using WSL, you can install Rust using the same command as in macOS and Linux [1]:

    curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh

  • Other Installation Methods: While rustup is the preferred method, Rust can also be installed via other methods [1].

  • Homebrew (macOS): You can also use Homebrew to install Rust on macOS [5]:

    brew install rust

  • Uninstalling Rust: To uninstall Rust, you can run rustup self uninstall [1].