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# Creating bootable installation media

This guide explains how to create a bootable USB to install VergeOS on different operating systems.

## Windows

1. **Download the VergeOS installation ISO**.
   * Please [Contact Us](/support-and-services.md) for the download link.
2. **Insert a USB drive** into your computer.

   <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="warning" class="hint hint-warning"><p>This USB drive will be overwritten.</p></div>
3. **Download and launch Rufus** from <https://rufus.ie/en/>.
4. In Rufus:
   * Select your **USB device** under **Device**.
   * Click the **Select** button and choose the VergeOS installation ISO.
   * Click **Start**.
5. When prompted, select **DD mode** to write the image.

   <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="danger" class="hint hint-danger"><p><strong>Important: Select DD Mode</strong></p><p>Rufus defaults to ISO mode, but you <strong>must select DD mode</strong> for VergeOS. Selecting ISO mode will result in an unbootable USB drive.</p></div>
6. Rufus will begin creating the bootable USB. Once complete, your USB is ready to be used for VergeOS installation.

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## macOS

1. **Download the VergeOS installation ISO**.
   * Please [Contact Us](/support-and-services.md) for the download link.
2. **Insert a USB drive** into your computer.

   <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="warning" class="hint hint-warning"><p>This USB drive will be overwritten.</p></div>
3. **Download and install BalenaEtcher** from <https://www.balena.io/etcher/>.
4. **Launch BalenaEtcher** and:
   * Click **Flash from file**, and select the VergeOS ISO.
   * Select the target **USB disk** (be careful not to select hidden drives).
   * Click **Flash!** to start the process.
5. Once the flashing process is complete, your USB drive will be ready to boot and install VergeOS.

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## Linux Mint

1. **Download the VergeOS installation ISO**.
   * Please [Contact Us](/support-and-services.md) for the download link.
2. **Insert a USB drive** into your computer.

   <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="warning" class="hint hint-warning"><p>This USB drive will be overwritten.</p></div>
3. Using Mint’s file browser, navigate to the downloaded ISO file:
   * **Right-click** the ISO and choose **Make bootable USB stick**.
   * In the USB Image Writer, select the **USB media** to write the installation file to.
   * Authenticate with your admin password when prompted.
   * Click **Authenticate** to start writing the ISO to the USB drive.
4. Once the process is finished, your bootable USB stick will be ready for VergeOS installation.


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