> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pickcel.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to install the Pickcel digital signage software on a Windows player?

> Follow this simple procedure to install the Pickcel Software on your Windows device from the Pickcel Website

<Note>
  Supported on Windows 10 & 11.
</Note>

<Info>
  **Considerations for Physical setup:**

  * Windows system (10 or above).
  * Active internet connection.
</Info>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download the Windows Player">
    Go to [https://www.pickcel.com/download/#windows](https://www.pickcel.com/download/#windows) and download the EXE file for your Windows by clicking on the download option.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://cdn.pickcel.com/images/support/player-installation/Windows/Windows_1.j93m0Nmp_q4F.png" alt="Download Windows Player" />
    </Frame>

    <Note>
      **Direct Download:** [Download Windows Player](https://console.pickcel.com/players/windows/pickcel-digital-signage-v4.0.7.exe)
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Locate and Run the Downloaded File">
    Now go to **File Explorer** > **Downloads** and double-click the downloaded file.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://cdn.pickcel.com/images/support/player-installation/Windows/windows_2.H0Oy2TQhRHKb.png" alt="Locate Downloaded File" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Allow Installation">
    Click **More info**, then click **Run anyway**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://cdn.pickcel.com/images/support/player-installation/Windows/windows_6.Ja2k203C07BI.png" alt="Click More Info" />
    </Frame>

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://cdn.pickcel.com/images/support/player-installation/Windows/Windows_3.mOpsrIkEMQew.png" alt="Click Run Anyway" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="View Registration Code">
    Once the installation is complete, the app will launch automatically and it will show you a unique screen registration code.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://cdn.pickcel.com/images/support/screen_registration/screen_registration/screen_registration_1.OJZvFopQSeW_.png" alt="Registration Code" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pair with Pickcel Console">
    Pair your display with the Pickcel console using the registration code. You will have to enter this code on your [Pickcel console](https://console.pickcel.com/) to complete the pairing of your screen.

    <Info>
      To learn how to pair your device with the Pickcel console, see the [Screen Registration guide](/screen-registration/screen-registration).
    </Info>

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://cdn.pickcel.com/images/support/player-installation/Windows/windows_4.SLdksj7932iZ.png" alt="Pickcel Console Pairing" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable Startup Options">
    Right-click the screen and enable **Startup and boot** so the Pickcel app launches automatically every time the system restarts, useful if the player reboots after a power cut.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://cdn.pickcel.com/images/support/player-installation/Windows/windows-9.69tNVN9AYPaV.jpg" alt="Enable Startup Options" />
    </Frame>

    Restart the system to confirm. After the boot, the Pickcel app should launch automatically and start playing the content.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  To minimize the Pickcel app, press Windows + M or Windows + D. To close the Pickcel app, use the exit option from the app by right-clicking:

  <Frame>
    <img src="https://cdn.pickcel.com/images/support/player-installation/Windows/Windows_5.R18DIXDhw9cL.png" alt="Exit Option" />
  </Frame>
</Note>

The installation of the Pickcel digital signage software on your Windows player is complete, and you can start publishing content to your screens now.

<Note>
  **What's Next?**

  Now that your Windows player is installed, complete your setup:

  * Start [**Uploading Media**](/media/add-media) to your library
  * Create your first [**Composition**](/compositions/compositions) and publish content
</Note>