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# Getting Started
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Lens is lightweight and simple to install. You'll be up and running in just a few minutes.
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## System Requirements
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Review the [System Requirements](../supporting/requirements.md) to check if your computer configuration is supported.
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## macOS
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1. [Download Lens](https://github.com/lensapp/lens/releases) for macOS.
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2. Open the browser's download list and locate the downloaded archive.
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3. Select the 'magnifying glass' icon to open the archive in Finder.
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4. Double-click `Lens-{version}.dmg` and drag `Lens.app` to the `Applications` folder, making it available in the macOS Launchpad.
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5. Add Lens to your Dock by right-clicking on the icon to bring up the context menu and choosing **Options**, **Keep in Dock**.
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## Windows
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1. Download the [Lens installer](https://github.com/lensapp/lens/releases) for Windows.
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2. Once it is downloaded, run the installer `Lens-Setup-{version}.exe`. This will only take a minute.
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3. By default, Lens is installed under `C:\users\{username}\AppData\Local\Programs\Lens`.
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## Linux
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See the [Download Lens](https://github.com/lensapp/lens/releases) page for a complete list of available installation options.
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### Snap
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Lens is officially distributed as a Snap package in the [Snap Store](https://snapcraft.io/store):
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[](https://snapcraft.io/kontena-lens)
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You can install it by running:
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```bash
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sudo snap install kontena-lens --classic
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```
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## Update Cadence
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Lens releases a new version each month with new features and important bug fixes. Lens supports auto updating and you will be prompted to install the new release when it becomes available!
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To stay current with the Lens features, you can review the [release notes](https://github.com/lensapp/lens/releases).
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## Next Steps
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- [Add clusters](../clusters/adding-clusters.md)
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- [Watch introductory videos](./introductory-videos.md)
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