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Install the Azure Az PowerShell module

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This article explains how to install the Azure Az PowerShell module from The PowerShell Gallery. These instructions work on Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms.

The Azure Az PowerShell module is preinstalled in Azure Cloud Shell and in Docker images.

The Azure Az PowerShell module is a rollup module. Installing it downloads the generally available Az PowerShell modules, and makes their cmdlets available for use.

Requirements

Note

PowerShell 7.0.6 LTS, PowerShell 7.1.3, or higher is the recommended version of PowerShell for use with the Azure Az PowerShell module on all platforms.

Azure PowerShell has no additional requirements when run on PowerShell 7.0.6 LTS and PowerShell 7.1.3 or higher.

To determine your PowerShell version, run the following command from within a PowerShell session:

$PSVersionTable.PSVersion

PowerShell script execution policy must be set to remote signed or less restrictive. Get-ExecutionPolicy -List can be used to determine the current execution policy. For more information, see about_Execution_Policies.

Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser

Installation

Using the Install-Module cmdlet is the preferred installation method for the Az PowerShell module. Install the Az module for the current user only. This is the recommended installation scope. This method works the same on Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms. Run the following command from a PowerShell session:

Install-Module -Name Az -Scope CurrentUser -Repository PSGallery -Force

Other Installation Options

While PowerShell 7.0.6 LTS, PowerShell 7.1.3, or higher is the recommended version of PowerShell, and Install-Module is the recommended installation option, there are additional installation options if needed.

Installation on Windows PowerShell

Important

If you have the AzureRM PowerShell module installed, see Az and AzureRM coexistence before proceeding.

The Azure Az PowerShell module is also supported for use with PowerShell 5.1 on Windows. To use the Azure Az PowerShell module in PowerShell 5.1 on Windows:

  1. Update to Windows PowerShell 5.1. If you're on Windows 10 version 1607 or higher, you already have PowerShell 5.1 installed.
  2. Install .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later.
  3. Make sure you have the latest version of PowerShellGet. Run Install-Module -Name PowerShellGet -Force.

Offline Installation

In some environments, it's not possible to connect to the PowerShell Gallery. In those situations, you can install the Az PowerShell module offline using one of these methods:

  • Download the Azure PowerShell MSI. Keep in mind that the MSI installer only works for PowerShell 5.1 on Windows.
  • Download the modules to another location in your network and use that as an installation source. This method allows you to cache PowerShell modules on a single server or file share to be deployed with PowerShellGet to any disconnected systems. Learn how to set up a local repository and install on disconnected systems with Working with local PowerShellGet repositories.
  • Save the module with Save-Module to a file share, or save it to another source and manually copy it to other machines.

Sign in

To start working with Azure PowerShell, sign in with your Azure credentials.

Connect-AzAccount

After executing this command, a new browser window pops up and you can log into your Azure account.

Update the Azure PowerShell module

To update any PowerShell module, you should use the same method used to install the module. For example, if you originally used Install-Module, then you should use Update-Module to get the latest version. If you originally used the MSI package, then you should download and install the new MSI package.

The PowerShellGet cmdlets can't update modules that were installed from an MSI package. MSI packages don't update modules that were installed using PowerShellGet. If you have any issues updating using PowerShellGet, then you should reinstall, rather than update. Reinstalling is done the same way as installing. Ensure you use the Force parameter with Install-Module when reinstalling.

Unlike MSI-based installations, installing or updating using PowerShellGet doesn't remove older versions that may exist on your system.

Note

Uninstallation can be complicated if you have more than one version of the Az PowerShell module installed. Because of this complexity, we only support uninstalling all versions of the Az PowerShell module that are installed.

To remove all versions of the Az PowerShell module from your system, see Uninstall the Azure PowerShell module. For more information about MSI-based installations, see Install Azure PowerShell with an MSI.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshoot installation problems with the Azure Az PowerShell module.

Provide feedback

If you find a bug in the Azure Az PowerShell module, file an issue on GitHub. To provide feedback from within a PowerShell session, use the Send-Feedback cmdlet.

Next Steps

To learn more about the Azure Az PowerShell modules and their features, see Get Started with Azure PowerShell. If you're familiar with Azure PowerShell and need to migrate from AzureRM, see Migrate from AzureRM to Az.