# Installation Guide

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### Download Installer

Visit the official HashCloud website or GitHub repository and download the installer for your operating system.
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### Install Dependencies

Run the CLI installer:

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```bash
pip install HCLD-cli
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Ensure GPU drivers and CUDA/ROCm are installed.
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### Initialize Miner

Run the initialization command:

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```bash
HCLD-cli init
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This command detects GPUs, creates the identity file, and registers the miner.
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### Start Mining

Start the miner with:

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```bash
HCLD-cli start
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The miner will begin fetching challenges and submitting proofs.
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