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id: esp32
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title: ESP32 Serial Drivers
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sidebar_label: ESP32 Drivers
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sidebar_position: 1
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description: Instructions for installing ESP32 USB serial drivers to interact with a Meshtastic device.
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---
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import Tabs from "@theme/Tabs";
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import TabItem from "@theme/TabItem";
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import Link from "@docusaurus/Link";
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## Install ESP32 USB to Serial Drivers
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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)
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Some newer boards may require the CH9102 (CH340/CH341) Driver.
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<Tabs
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groupId="operating-system"
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defaultValue="windows"
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values={[
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{label: 'Linux', value: 'linux'},
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{label: 'macOS', value: 'macos'},
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{label: 'Windows', value: 'windows'},
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]}>
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<TabItem value="linux">
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#### Linux
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- [CP210X USB to UART bridge - Download](https://www.silabs.com/products/development-tools/software/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers)
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- [CH9102 Driver - Linux Download](http://www.wch-ic.com/downloads/CH341SER_LINUX_ZIP.html)
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</TabItem>
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<TabItem value="macos">
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#### 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)
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- [CH9102 Driver - MacOS Download](https://github.com/WCHSoftGroup/ch34xser_macos)
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</TabItem>
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<TabItem value="windows">
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#### Windows
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- [CP210X USB to UART bridge - Download](https://www.silabs.com/products/development-tools/software/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers)
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- [CH9102 Driver - Windows Download](http://www.wch.cn/downloads/CH343SER_ZIP.html)
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- [CH9102 Driver - Windows Download (Direct Download for Windows 7)](https://github.com/Xinyuan-LilyGO/CH9102_Driver)
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</TabItem>
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</Tabs>
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:::important
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After installing the driver, make sure to reboot your computer to finish the installation process.
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You can also [test your serial driver installation](/docs/getting-started/serial-drivers/test-serial-driver-installation) at this step if required.
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:::
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### Flash Firmware
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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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<div className="indexCtasBody">
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<Link
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className={"button button--outline button--lg cta--button"}
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to={"/docs/getting-started/flashing-firmware/esp32/"}
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>
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Flash ESP32 Firmware
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</Link>
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</div>
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