Stable Diffusion WebUI Tutorial Series Part 1 – How to Install It ?

1. Download and install ​Anaconda, which includes the conda package manager.
2. Verify successful installation by running conda --version in the command prompt (no errors = success).
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3. Set Up a Conda Environment
4. Create a dedicated environment named env_sdw2 with Python 3.10.6

   1. conda create -n env_sdw2 python=3.10.6
      

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5. Clone Stable Diffusion WebUI
   1. Navigate to your desired folder, ​right-click, and select ​​”Open Git Bash Here”​.
   2. git clone https://github.com/AUTOMATIC1111/stable-diffusion-webui.git
   3. This creates a stable-diffusion-webui folder.
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6. Launch Setup
   1. Open ​Command Prompt as Administrator.
   2. Navigate to the cloned folder (adjust path as needed):
   3. cd C:\Workstation\Python\AI\stable-diffusion-webui-2
   4. Activate the conda environment:

   5. conda activate env_sdw2  

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   7. webui-user.bat

   8. Start Stable Diffusion WebUI (first launch will download dependencies):
7. Successful launch​ will display a local URL (e.g., http://127.0.0.1:7860).
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Key Notes​

• ​Time-consuming: Initial setup may take hours due to large downloads.
• ​Admin rights required​ for proper dependency installation.
• ​Conda environment​ isolates dependencies for stability.

extra words

• This tutorial is specifically designed for complete beginners.While it may appear to have many steps and seem complicated, each one is actually very simple.
• For programmers, concepts like environment variables, administrator permissions, and the command prompt (cmd) are common knowledge, but they can be confusing for newcomers.
• In reality, there are many ways to install Stable Diffusion WebUI. Some companies or open-source communities provide ready-to-use installation packages, eliminating the need for this “manual” installation approach.