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id: quick-start
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title: Quick Start Guide
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sidebar_label: Quick Start Guide
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sidebar_position: 1
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description: The official Meshtastic guide to get you started fast.
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---
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import Link from "@docusaurus/Link";
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## 1. Select hardware
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If you haven't already purchased hardware, [find supported hardware](/docs/hardware/devices/index.mdx)
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## 2. Connect Device
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:::danger STOP! Put The Power Cable Down!
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Never power on the radio without attaching an antenna as doing so may damage the radio chip!
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:::
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### Verify Data Cable
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Some cables only support _charging_. Verify that your cable is also capable of _transferring data_ before proceeding. To verify, try connecting it to another device (like a phone) to see if you can copy a file to or from it.
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## 3. Flash Firmware
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Now that your device is connected, use the [Web Flasher](https://flasher.meshtastic.org/) to flash the latest firmware to your device.
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## 4. Configure your region
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Finally, to start communicating over the mesh, you must [configure your region](/docs/configuration/).
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## 5. Start meshing!
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Check out our [tips and best practices](/docs/getting-started/tips/) for the best experience.
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With the antenna attached, the latest firmware, and your region configured, you can now start sending messages over the mesh!
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For advanced configuration, check out the full [configuration documentation](/docs/configuration/).
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