# Install

Download the files here: <https://lightning.hyper.co/dashboard>

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* Click the tab corresponding to the device operating system.
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1. Once downloaded, extract the files from the zipped folder into a regular folder and save.\
   a. Navigate to the Compressed Folder Tools by clicking on the file then clicking "Compressed Folder Tools". \
   b. Hit "Extract All" and follow the prompts\\

2. In chrome, open `chrome://extensions/`\
   a. Enter in the search bar or hit the three dots (upper right hand corner) > settings > extensions.\\

3. Turn “Developer Mode” on in the upper right hand corner of the extensions manager.\
   a. The setting is found in the upper right hand corner. \\

4. Drag and drop the regular folder, from step 2, into the extension area.\
   a. Use the file without the zipper surrounding the icon. \\

5. Pin Lightning by clicking on the grey puzzle piece in the upper right hand corner and clicking the pin across from Lightning.\\

6. Once pinned Lightning will appear as a chrome extension. [\
   ](https://i.imgur.com/0xLZlY6.png)

7. Click on the purple lightning bolt and follow the prompts.\
   a. This includes logging in with discord. Please log into the discord that your key is bound too.
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1. Once downloaded, double click the files to automatically unzip them. \\

2. In chrome, open `chrome://extensions/`\
   a. Enter in the search bar or hit the three dots (upper right hand corner) > settings > extensions.\\

3. Turn “Developer Mode” on in the upper right hand corner of the extensions manager.\
   a. The setting is found in the upper right hand corner. \\

4. Hit the "Load Unpack" button in the upper left hand corner. \\

5. Select the Lightning Folder then hit "Select"\\

6. Pin Lightning by clicking on the grey puzzle piece in the upper right hand corner and clicking the pin across from Lightning.\\

7. Once pinned Lightning will appear as a chrome extension.[\
   ](https://i.imgur.com/0xLZlY6.png)

8. Click on the purple lightning bolt and follow the prompts\
   a. This includes logging in with discord. Please log into the discord that your key is bound too.
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If you encountered any issues installing Lightning, please refer to our [Common Errors](https://lightningatc.gitbook.io/lightning-3.0-master-guide/installation/common-errors) section. After reading if your problem still persists, please open a ticket in [#ticket-support ](https://discord.com/channels/636676499730071567/638077864557805578)
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