How to download/install R

In this section, we are going to discuss how to download and install R for various platforms: Windows, Linux, and Mac.

Open your web browser and go to the following link: https://cran.rstudio.com/.

From the given link, you can download the required version according to the available operating system.

For the Windows version, click on Download R for Windows, and then select the base version and download Download R 3.3.1 for Windows for your Windows operating system, click on it, and select your favorite language option. Now click through the installer and it will take you through various options, such as the following:

1. Setup Wizard.
2. License Agreement.
3. Select folder location where you want to install.
4. Select the component. Select the option according to the configuration of your system; if you do not know the configuration of your system, then select all the options.
5. If you want to customize your setup, select the option.
6. Select the R launch options and desktop shortcut options according to your requirements.

R download and installation is complete for Windows.

Similarly, you click on your installer for Linux and Mac and it will take you through various options of installation.