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# Install Mycelium Network

The Mycelium app is available for Android, Windows, macOS, and iOS. Installation is simple and user-friendly.

## Easy Installation (Recommended)

### iOS & macOS

Download the Mycelium app from the App Store:

**[Download from App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6504277565)**

1. Open the App Store.  
2. Search for "Mycelium" or use the link above.  
3. Tap **Get** or **Install**.  
4. Open the app and you're ready to go.

### Android

Download the Mycelium app from Google Play:

**[Download from Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tech.threefold.mycelium)**

1. Open Google Play Store.  
2. Search for "Mycelium" or use the link above.  
3. Tap **Install**.  
4. Open the app and you're ready to go.

### Windows

Download the latest Windows app:

**[Download for Windows](https://github.com/threefoldtech/myceliumflut/releases)**

1. Go to the releases page.  
2. Download the latest `.exe` file.  
3. Double-click to install.  
4. **Important:** Run as administrator for proper network connectivity.

:::tip Super Simple
The Mycelium app provides an easy graphical interface – no command-line needed. Just install, open, and start connecting.
:::

## What You Get

With the Mycelium app, you get:

- ✅ **Easy interface** – One-click to start/stop  
- ✅ **Automatic setup** – No configuration needed  
- ✅ **Peer management** – Add peers with a click  
- ✅ **Your Mycelium address** – Copy with one tap  
- ✅ **Status monitoring** – See connection status  

## Linux Installation (Advanced)

For Linux users, Mycelium is installed via command-line.

### Using Pre-built Binaries (Recommended)

1. **Download the latest release:**

```bash
wget https://github.com/threefoldtech/mycelium/releases/latest/download/mycelium-linux-x64.tar.gz
```

2. **Extract and install:**

```bash
tar -xzf mycelium-linux-x64.tar.gz
chmod +x mycelium
sudo mv mycelium /usr/local/bin/
```

3. **Verify installation:**

```bash
mycelium --version
```

### Building from Source

If you prefer to build from source:

```bash
# Install Rust if you haven't already
curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh

# Clone and build
git clone https://github.com/threefoldtech/mycelium.git
cd mycelium/myceliumd
cargo build --release

# Install binary
sudo mv target/release/myceliumd /usr/local/bin/mycelium
```

## System Requirements

### For Apps (iOS, Android, macOS, Windows)

- **OS:** iOS 14+, Android 8+, macOS 11+, Windows 10+  
- **RAM:** Minimal (runs in background)  
- **Disk:** ~50 MB  
- **Network:** Standard internet connection  

### For Linux Command-Line

- **OS:** Any modern Linux distribution  
- **RAM:** 50 MB  
- **Disk:** 20 MB  
- **Network:** IPv6 support (enabled by default on most systems)  

## Troubleshooting

### App Not Starting (Windows)

**Windows users:** The app must run as administrator for network connectivity.

- Right-click the app icon.  
- Select **Run as administrator**.

### App Not Connecting

1. **Check internet connection** – Ensure you're online.  
2. **Restart the app** – Close and reopen.  
3. **Add public peers** – Use the app's peer management (see Quick Start).  
4. **Check firewall** – Ensure the app isn't blocked.  

### Linux Command-Line Issues

**"Command not found" error:**

- Ensure `/usr/local/bin` is in your `PATH`.  
- Try running with full path: `/usr/local/bin/mycelium`.  
- Check file permissions: `ls -l /usr/local/bin/mycelium`.  

**Permission denied:**

```bash
# Make the binary executable
chmod +x /usr/local/bin/mycelium

# Run with sudo for network operations
sudo mycelium --peers tcp://188.40.132.242:9651
```

**IPv6 Not Available:**

```bash
# Check if IPv6 is enabled
cat /proc/sys/net/ipv6/conf/all/disable_ipv6

# Enable if needed (0 = enabled)
sudo sysctl -w net.ipv6.conf.all.disable_ipv6=0
```

## What's Next?

Now that Mycelium is installed, connect to the network:

- **[Quick Start Guide](/network/quick-start)** – Connect in 5 minutes.

## Additional Resources

- **GitHub Repository** – [github.com/threefoldtech/mycelium](https://github.com/threefoldtech/mycelium)  
- **Get Help** – [Telegram Community](https://t.me/threefold/1)

:::tip Ready to Connect?
Installation complete. Continue to the **[Quick Start](/network/quick-start)** guide to join the network.
:::