meshtastic/docs/getting-started/serial-drivers/serial-drivers-esp32.mdx

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id: esp32
title: ESP32 Serial Drivers
sidebar_label: ESP32 Drivers
sidebar_position: 1
description: Instructions for installing ESP32 USB serial drivers to interact with a Meshtastic device.
---

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## Install ESP32 USB to Serial Drivers

You may need to install a driver from Silicon Labs for the [CP210X USB to UART bridge](https://www.silabs.com/products/development-tools/software/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers)

Some newer boards may require the CH9102 (CH340/CH341) Driver.

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#### Linux

- [CP210X USB to UART bridge - Download](https://www.silabs.com/products/development-tools/software/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers)
- [CH9102 Driver - Linux Download](http://www.wch-ic.com/downloads/CH341SER_LINUX_ZIP.html)

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#### macOS

- [CP210X USB to UART bridge - Download](https://www.silabs.com/products/development-tools/software/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers)
- [CH9102 Driver - MacOS Download](https://github.com/WCHSoftGroup/ch34xser_macos)

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#### Windows

- [CP210X USB to UART bridge - Download](https://www.silabs.com/products/development-tools/software/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers)
- [CH9102 Driver - Windows Download](http://www.wch.cn/downloads/CH343SER_ZIP.html)
- [CH9102 Driver - Windows Download (Direct Download for Windows 7)](https://github.com/Xinyuan-LilyGO/CH9102_Driver)

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:::important

After installing the driver, make sure to reboot your computer to finish the installation process.

You can also [test your serial driver installation](/docs/getting-started/serial-drivers/test-serial-driver-installation) at this step if required.

:::

### Flash Firmware

After installing the serial drivers, you can now flash the Meshtastic firmware onto your device. To proceed, select the appropriate device type for your device.

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