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 ## Virtualenv (Optional)
 
+It is recommended to set up a virtual environment for CommCare Export
+to avoid conflicts with other python applications.
+
+More about virtualenvs on https://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/venv.html
+
 Setup a virtual environment using:
 
 ```shell