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title: Install on Windows
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The easiest way to install espanso on Windows is by using the official installer.

### Using the Installer

Download the installer by clicking on the button below and follow the instructions.

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<a class="btn btn-lg mybtn" href="https://github.com/federico-terzi/espanso/releases/latest/download/espanso-win-installer.exe" role="button">Download the Installer</a>
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### Problems you may experience

Because espanso is not digitally signed, you may experience a warning from
Windows Smartscreen. In this case, just click on "More info" (1) and then
on "Run anyway" (2), as shown in the picture:

![Windows Smartscreen](/assets/images/windows-smartscreen.png)

If you completed the installation procedure, you should have espanso running.
A good way to find out is by going on any text field and typing `:espanso`. 
You should see "Hi there!" appear.