# Getting Started ## Install Deno 1. Download and install Deno using the instructions at: https://docs.deno.com/runtime/ 2. Verify successful installation by entering the following command at a command prompt: ``` deno --version ``` ## Upgrade to Deno 2 (release candidate) If you're reading this after the 2.0 launch, you can skip this section. Otherwise, ensure you have have the latest 1.x version.: ``` deno upgrade ``` Then upgrade to the latest release candidate for Deno 2: ``` deno upgrade rc ``` Confirm you're on the latest release candidate: ``` deno -v ``` Your output should look like this: ``` deno 2.0.0-rc.10 ```