# Installation

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## **Installation Steps**

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### Login

Login to the Theia Software Downloads [portal](https://service.theiaserver.com/login) using the login credentials provided to you in our welcome email.

* Download the Theia3D application installer.
*  If available, download the Graphics Card Engines for your GPU. 

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**Note:** If none are available for your GPU, they will be built automatically the first time Theia3D is run.
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* Copy your license key for safekeeping offline.
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### Drivers

Check that your [NVIDIA graphics card drivers](https://www.nvidia.com/download/index.aspx) are up-to-date. If not, download and install the latest drivers from NVIDIA.
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### Run Theia3D

Run the Theia3D application installer and follow the instructions

* You must scroll to the bottom of the EULA to accept it.
* If you downloaded a Graphics Card Engine from the Theia Software Downloads portal, run the executable once the Theia3D application installer has finished.
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### Launch Theia3D for the first time.

* When prompted, enter your license key to activate the software.
* If a Graphics Card Engine was not available for your GPU from the Theia Software Downloads portal, they will be built automatically at this stage. This can take several (\~30) minutes, but is only required the first time Theia3D is opened.
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<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/5NTeqxfMEXoI7Qj5TlH5/blobs/otwZWZn4KRXSbyjzclGC/image.png" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Theia3D installer downloads and license details.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67008ba73b4fd0346790d085/6793d9546aec44bd327e02ee_6793d91b7cc9b3d05c139de1_software_downloads_engines.webp" alt=""><figcaption><p>Theia3D engines installers.</p></figcaption></figure>