For Windows, the easiest way to install the Aptos CLI tool is via PowerShell script. If that does not work, you can also install manually via pre-compiled binaries. The pre-compiled binaries approach is not generally recommended as updating is very manual.

1. In PowerShell, run the install script:

   Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser; iwr https://aptos.dev/scripts/install_cli.ps1 | iex

2. Verify the script is installed by opening a new terminal and running aptos help.

   • You should see a list of commands you can run using the CLI.
   • In the future, this is a helpful resource to learn exactly how each command works.

scoop install https://aptos.dev/scoop/aptos.json

choco install aptos

winget install aptos

1. Go to the .

2. Expand “Assets” to see the pre-compiled binaries.

3. Download the zip file for Windows.

   • It will have a name like: aptos-cli-<version>-Windows-x86_64.zip
   • You will likely have to dismiss warnings that this is a suspicious file when downloading.

4. Unzip the downloaded file.

   • Move the file to whichever folder you would like to call aptos from in the future.

5. Right click, then copy the path to the executable.

   Ex. C:\Users\<username>\Downloads\aptos-cli-3.1.0-Windows-x86_64\aptos.exe.

6. Open PowerShell via the Start Menu.

7. Verify the installation by running the help command.

   Use the path you copied earlier to call the Aptos CLI. Ex. C:\Users\<username>\Downloads\aptos-cli-3.1.0-Windows-x86_64\aptos.exe help.