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### Installation
You'll find the latest recommended version of the Ollama App under the [releases tab](https://github.com/JHubi1/ollama-app/releases). Download the correct executable onto your device and install it.
You'll find the latest recommended version of the Ollama App under the [releases tab](https://github.com/JHubi1/ollama-app/releases). Download the correct executable onto your device and install it. If you want to install on a desktop platform, you might also have to follow the steps listed below, under [Ollama App for Desktop](#ollama-app-for-desktop).
Alternatively, you can also download the app from any of the following stores:
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That's it, you've successfully installed Ollama App! Now just proceed to [Initial Setup](https://github.com/JHubi1/ollama-app/wiki/Getting-Started#initial-setup) or alternatively [Setup](#setup) below.
### Ollama App for Desktop
> [!WARNING]
> This is still an experimental feature! Some functions may not work as intended. If you come across any errors, please create a new [issue report](https://github.com/JHubi1/ollama-app/issues/new/choose).
There are a few things you might have to keep in mind if you're planning to use the experimental desktop support.
#### Windows
The Windows version is provided in the form of an installer, you can find it attached on the [latest release](https://github.com/JHubi1/ollama-app/releases). It's not signed, you might have to dismiss the Windows Defender screen by pressing "View More" > "Run Anyway".
Windows app data is kept at: `C:\Users\[user]\AppData\Roaming\JHubi1\Ollama App`
#### Linux
The Linux version is provided in the form of a portable executable, you can find it attached on the [latest release](https://github.com/JHubi1/ollama-app/releases). To start it, execute `./ollama` in the extracted folder.
If a message like `error while loading shared libraries: libgtk-3.so.0: cannot open shared object file` appears when you start the app, run the following commands:
- `sudo apt-get update`
- `sudo apt-get upgrade`
- `sudo apt-get install packagekit-gtk3-module`
Linux app data is kept at: `/home/[user]/.local/share/ollama`
### Setup
The most difficult part is setting up the host. To learn more visit the [wiki guide on how to do so](https://github.com/JHubi1/ollama-app/wiki/Getting-Started#setting-up-the-host). After setting up, you normally don't have to enter it again.