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

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id: installing-esp32-serial-drivers
title: ESP32 Serial Drivers
sidebar_label: ESP32 Drivers
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## Install USB to Serial Drivers

### ESP32 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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- [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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- [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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- [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
Reboot your computer after you have installed the driver to complete the installation.
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