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# Chapter 5. Installing

Windows
Mac OS
Linux

## Windows

The installation of CloverETL Designer is done using an installation wizard.

The installation wizard helps you to set up directory to that will be CloverETL installed and to choose instance of java that will be used.

##### Installation Steps

1. Allow installer to run by clicking on Yes to the question: You want to allow following program to make changes to your computer?

2. Installation dialog starts with message Welcome to CloverETL Designer 4.6.0 Setup ... Click on Next.

3. Accept license agreement using I Agree button.

4. Choose an installation location and continue using Next button.

5. Set up CloverETL Designer settings if needed:

   - Choose desired Java Development Kit - use one of the following options:

     - Install separate Java Development Kit with CloverETL - recommended

     - Use existing installation of Java Development Kit (Java 7 or newer)

   - Choose installation location for shortcuts: Create shortcuts for all users or Create shortcuts only for current user.

6. Accept Java Development Kit License agreement by clicking on I Agree.

7. Choose Start menu folder and click on Install.

8. Installation of the program is done. Close the wizard by clicking on Finish.

## Mac OS

Install the program in the same way as other `.dmg` applications.

##### Installation Steps

1. Double click the downloaded `.dmg` file.

2. Agree with the license.

3. Drag and drop the CloverETL Designer to Application or to the place you would like to place it.

## Linux

The CloverETL Designer for Linux is distributed as a `.tar.gz` file.

##### Installation Steps

Extract the archive.

`tar xvzf cloveretl-designer-linux-gtk-x86_64.tar.gz`

The executable to run is `CloverETLDesigner/CloverETLDesigner`.

| Tip
For more comfortable running, add the binary to the `$PATH` or create a Launcher.

| Note
We recommend you to install `webkitgtk` to see the welcome page. CloverETL Designer is able to run without this library. The library is necessary for the welcome page and for context info on edges. On rpm-based distributions, run `yum install webkitgtk` On deb-based distributions, run `apt-get install libwebkitgtk-1.0-0` (for GTK+ 2) `apt-get install libwebkitgtk-3.0-0` (for GTK+ 3)

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