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# For Windows Users

Download the Autonomi App

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[Windows](https://downloads.autonomi.com/autonomi-app/windows) (Windows 10+)
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Open the downloaded file and proceed to click **Next**

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Now choose the destination folder and click **Next**

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Click **Install**

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You will get a popup asking if you want to allow the app to make changed to your device, click **Yes**

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Click **Finish**

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The app will now open. Before we spin nodes up you will want to set your payout wallet so you can earn! On the far left side of the app click **Wallet**. You can click edit and paste your ETH/EVM address directly then click **Save** OR click **Connect Wallet** to link with MetaMask, TrustWallet, Ledger, Trezor etc etc. We recommend you use MetaMask for your wallet choice. You will have to choose the Connect Wallet option if you wish to use the application to upload/download data.&#x20;

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On the far left side of the application click **Nodes** then select **+Add Nodes**

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Now select **Add 1 Node**

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You will now see Node1 pop up. If you selected too add multiple nodes in the last step you would see Node2 etc etc as well. Click **Node1** and a popup will show up below. Now click **Start**

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**Congratulations!** You are up and running, and contributing to the Autonomi Network.
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