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<p style="color:red">The information in this page is updated in accordance with [https://wiki.teltonika-networks.com/view/FW_%26_SDK_Downloads'''00.07.18.2'''] firmware version. .</p> 

==Summary==
This article contains instructions on how to set up python on your '''RUTX''', '''RUTM''', and '''RUTC''' series devices.

Python is a high-level programming language that enables users to run scripts and extend the device's functionality. The '''Python3''' package can be installed via the '''WebUI''' or '''command line'''. The base installation can be expanded with optional tools like '''pip''' and '''virtualenv''' for managing packages and environments.

'''Note''': The user is fully responsible for any actions, code, or scripts run on the device. Only the installation package and basic setup instructions are provided.

==Prerequisites==

#A '''RUTX''' or '''RUTM''' series device
#At least '''20 MB''' of free storage space for the base '''Python''' installation
#*additional '''15 MB''' is required for '''pip'''
#*additional '''20 MB''' is required for '''virtualenv'''
#An '''active internet connection''' (required only when installing '''pip''' and '''virtualenv''')
'''Note''': Actual storage requirements may vary depending on your specific device configuration, installed packages, and other running services. The sizes listed above should be used as general estimates only.

==Installation==
===Installing the Python package===
#Log in to the '''WebUI''' interface of your device.
#Navigate to '''System → Package Manager'''.
#Locate and install the '''Python3''' package.
:*You can install it directly via the internet by selecting '''Install''', or upload the package manually using the '''Upload Package''' option.

[[File:RutOS python package install.png|border|class=tlt-border|1556x528|center]]

:*Alternatively, Python can be installed via '''SSH''' or the '''Command Line Interface (CLI) ''' by running:
<pre>opkg update</pre>
<pre>opkg install python3</pre>
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===Installing PIP===
PIP is a tool for installing and managing python packages.
To install pip, connect to your device via '''SSH''' or '''CLI''' (accessible under '''System → Maintenance → CLI''') and run the following commands:
<pre>wget https://bootstrap.pypa.io/get-pip.py</pre>
<pre>python3 get-pip.py</pre>

[[File:RutOS python pip install.png|border|class=tlt-border|1658x351|center]]

After completion, your device will have pip package manager ready to use.
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===Setting up a virtual environment===
When using python or PIP, you may encounter the following warning:

[[File:RutOS python common warning.png|border|class=tlt-border|1658x35|center]]

If virtual environments are required, install and use '''virtualenv''' as a substitute for the '''venv''' module, as our Python package does not include venv by default. Run the following commands to install virtualenv and set up the virtual environment:
<pre>pip install virtualenv</pre>
<pre>python3 -m virtualenv venv</pre>

[[File:RutOS python virtualenv setup.png|border|class=tlt-border|1658x412|center]]

==Summary==
To confirm that Python is installed and functioning on your device, you can create and run a simple test script. For example, create a basic script using the following command:
<pre>echo 'print("Hello World from python!")' > test.py</pre>
Then execute the script with '''Python3''':
<pre>python3 test.py</pre>
You should see the successful Hello World message:

[[File:RutOS python testing example.png|border|class=tlt-border|527x62]]
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