.. include:: /Includes.rst.txt .. highlight:: bash .. _install-via-composer: Install TYPO3 via composer ================================ The recommended way of installing TYPO3 is via Composer. To create a new TYPO3 project use the TYPO3 Base Distribution: .. code-block:: bash # Download the Base Distribution with the latest "stable" TYPOv8 release composer create-project typo3/cms-base-distribution:^8 YourNewProjectFolder .. note:: To install TYPO3 via Composer on Windows Composer should be started as admin or explicitly given the permission to create symlinks. After installation continue with the steps in :ref:`the-install-tool`