How to install Azure PowerShell

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

Install

The current version of Azure PowerShell is 14.2.0. For information about the latest release, see the release notes.

• Install on Windows
• Install on Linux
• Install on macOS
• Optimize the installation
• Offline Installation
• Run in Azure Cloud Shell
• Run in Docker container

A supported version of PowerShell version 7 or higher is the recommended version of PowerShell for use with the Az PowerShell module on all platforms including Windows, Linux, and macOS.

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

See also

• What is Azure PowerShell
• Get started with Azure PowerShell
• Support Lifecycle