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= Installing software packages using the command line

You can install packages in Fedora using the DNF utility.

.Before you begin

You must execute the command with *root* privileges. Use one of the following methods:

* Prefix the command with `sudo` and provide your user password. The `sudo` command must be enabled for your user.
* Use the `su` command and provide the root password to switch to a root prompt in a terminal window.
* Log in as `root` on a virtual console.

You must know the name of the package. Any dependencies will be installed automatically.

.Procedure

. Run the command:
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# dnf install <packagename>
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where `<packagename>` is the name of the package.
. Answer `y` to any prompts, if necessary.
