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Your AnduinOS journey starts here. Follow the steps below to get up and running in under 30 minutes.

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Phase 1

Create Installation Media

Verify your download and create a bootable USB drive.

1. Verify the checksum

After downloading the ISO file, verify its integrity to ensure it has not been tampered with.

sha256sum ./AnduinOS-2.0.2-amd64.iso

Compare the output with the official SHA256 checksum. If they match, your ISO is valid.

2. Create a bootable USB drive

Rufus Free, open-source USB flashing tool

We recommend using Rufus to create the bootable USB drive. Make sure to select dd mode instead of ISO mode.

⚠️ Use dd mode, not ISO mode!

ISO mode may cause AnduinOS to fail to boot.

Download Rufus Full Guide
Rufus
Impression Simple, modern ISO flashing tool

Impression is the most user-friendly way to flash the ISO on Linux. Install it via Flatpak:

Get Impression on Flathub Full Guide

Or use the command line:

sudo dd if=./AnduinOS.iso of=<device> status=progress oflag=sync bs=4M
Impression
BalenaEtcher Cross-platform, safe ISO flasher

BalenaEtcher is a cross-platform graphical tool that makes flashing ISO images simple and safe.

  1. Download and install BalenaEtcher.
  2. Click "Flash from file" and select the AnduinOS ISO.
  3. Select your target USB drive and click "Flash!".
Download Etcher Full Guide
Ventoy Multi-ISO, reusable USB solution

If you frequently install operating systems, Ventoy lets you keep your USB drive usable for regular storage while still being bootable. Simply copy the ISO file onto the drive and boot.

  1. Install Ventoy to your USB drive.
  2. Copy the AnduinOS ISO onto the drive like a regular file.
  3. Boot from USB and select the ISO from Ventoy's menu.

No repeated flashing or erasing needed!

Download Ventoy Full Guide
Phase 2

Install AnduinOS

Boot from USB and follow the graphical installer.

💡 Optional Pre-installation Steps

Boot from USB

Common boot menu keys: F12, F11, Esc, F10, or Vol Down + Power

  1. Insert the USB drive and power on your computer.
  2. Press your manufacturer's boot menu key immediately.
  3. Select the USB drive in the boot menu.
  4. In GRUB, select your language and choose Install AnduinOS.
AnduinOS Installer
The AnduinOS graphical installer — straightforward and guided.
Phase 3

After Installation

First things to set up when you boot into AnduinOS.

Secure Boot Enrollment
Secure Boot

Complete the MOK enrollment on first boot to enable third-party drivers like NVIDIA and Xbox controllers.

Secure Boot Guide
Switch Language
Language Settings

Change the system language, regional formats, and add input methods like Chinese Pinyin or Japanese Anthy.

Language Guide
Update Your System
System Updates

Security patches are applied automatically. For feature updates, use the App Store's offline update mechanism.

Update Guide
Enable Firewall
Firewall

UFW is disabled by default (no open ports = no risk). Enable it via the Welcome Center or graphical Firewall app when needed.

Firewall Guide
Install Drivers
Drivers

Use the Welcome Center to install NVIDIA drivers, Xbox controller support, and other hardware drivers with one click.

Drivers Guide
Setup Backup
Backup

Use Deja Dup for automated, encrypted backups to an external drive or cloud storage. Set it once, forget about it.

Backup Guide
Documentation

Browse the full documentation for detailed guides, tips, and troubleshooting.

Browse Documentation
Community Support

Something not working? Have a suggestion? Join the discussion on GitHub.

Join the Discussion
Donate

AnduinOS is community-supported. Your donation helps keep development active and independent.

Support AnduinOS