# Stata Kernel for Jupyter

Install Stata kernel to allow Jupyter users to create and run Stata files in Jupyter Notebooks:

```
pip install stata_kernel
python -m stata_kernel.install
```

Ensure that the stata\_kernel is installed correctly:

```
nano .stata_kernel.conf
```

Use CTRL+O then enter to overwrite the document and CTRL+X to exit.

{% hint style="info" %}
Make sure `stata_path` is pointing to the correct executable. *It can be different depending on your Stata version*.
{% endhint %}

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Copy the configuration file to system configuration for all users:

```
cp .stata_kernel.conf /etc/stata_kernel.conf 
```


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