> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.cryosparc.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.cryosparc.com/setup-configuration-and-management/how-to-download-install-and-configure.md).

# How to Download, Install and Configure

## Step 1: Confirm Prerequisites

Review

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[CryoSPARC Architecture and System Requirements](/setup-configuration-and-management/hardware-and-system-requirements.md)
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and complete all applicable

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## Step 2: Obtain a CryoSPARC License ID

CryoSPARC is available free of charge for [non-profit academic use](/licensing.md). To download the software, you will need a CryoSPARC License ID, which can be requested via the form at <https://cryosparc.com/download/>.

Please contact <sales@structura.bio> for inquiries relating to for-profit or industry licensing, including academic-industry collaborations on proprietary projects and fee-for-service data processing.

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## Step 3: Download and Install CryoSPARC

Please see the detailed installation steps applicable to your system setup.

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