PyCharm doesn't recognize Python 3.10, how do I configure it?

Question

I'm trying to use Python 3.10 with PyCharm on Windows 10.

However, it gets recognized as Python 3.1 instead:

If I try to run my script, the interpreter complains that this version of Python is deprecated.

How can I resolve the issue?

Answer 1

You are likely using an old PyCharm version. Python 3.10 is rather new. Update PyCharm to at least 2020.2. See the relevant ticket in PyCharm's bug tracker https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/PY-42855.