Install bash on windows with a few steps.

# Why?

- You're moving to Windows from macOS or a Linux distribution and use the command line there.
- You like using the shell for aliases, functions, Etc.
- You're forced to use Windows, and the CLI improves your experience.

# Let's Do It!

1. Click the Start button
2. Search for PowerShell

{{< figure src="windows-powershell.png" alt="PowerShell" >}}

3. Right-click the Windows PowerShell icon
4. Choose Run as Administrator
5. Run this shell command

```ps
Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux
```

Reboot!

Alternatively, install [Cygwin].

[1]: https://www.cygwin.com/



[cygwin]: https://www.cygwin.com/