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# Installation steps

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### Download [Fika-Installer](https://github.com/project-fika/Fika-Installer/releases/latest)

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### Copy `Fika-Installer.exe` to the root of your SPT install folder

Do not copy inside `SPT` folder!

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### Start `Fika-Installer.exe`

If you get an admin rights prompt, this is normal. Fika-Installer requires admin rights to set up the firewall rules.
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### Choose `Install Fika`

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### Close `Fika-Installer` when installation is completed

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### Start `SPT.Server`

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You should see `Mod: server version: x.x.x (targets SPT: 4.x.x) by: Fika loaded`.

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### Start `SPT.Launcher`

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### Create or login to your account then start the game

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### Validate that Fika successfully loaded

`FIKA x.x.x | SPT x.x.x` should appear at the bottom left corner of the main menu. You should also see the `Online players` widget on the right side of the main menu.

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### Exit the game

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