Installing the launcher

Microsoft Windows

1. Download the launcher installer from https://github.com/ItsSim/fsolauncher/releases/latest
2. Run the installer. A SmartScreen window may appear, click on More Info and then Run Anyway. More information: https://github.com/ItsSim/fsolauncher/wiki/FAQ#windows-protected-your-pc
3. Follow the installation steps and once finished, the launcher should appear.

Mac OS X

1. Download the .dmg launcher from https://github.com/ItsSim/fsolauncher/releases/latest
2. Double-click the .dmg file in your downloads folder. This should mount the dmg and open the installation window.
3. Drag FreeSO Launcher.app to your Applications folder.
4. Open the launcher from your Launchpad. A "developer cannot be verified" error may appear - follow the instructions here: https://github.com/ItsSim/fsolauncher/wiki/FAQ#freeso-launcher-cannot-be-opened-because-the-developer-cannot-be-verified

Debian-based Linux distros

1. Download the .deb package from https://github.com/ItsSim/fsolauncher/releases/latest
2. Open the .deb with Software Installer (Ubuntu).
3. Click Install. The launcher application icon appears with all your other software.