# Setup Guide

I've tried to make this setup process as simple as possible, while it was already easy it is even easier with this guide.

## Installation

Install the plugin via OctoPrint's bundled [plugin manager](https://docs.octoprint.org/en/master/bundledplugins/pluginmanager.html) or manually using this URL:

```
https://github.com/cp2004/OctoPrint-WS281x_LED_Status/releases/latest/download/release.zip
```

Once you have installed and enabled the plugin, OctoPrint will prompt you to restart the server.

{% hint style="info" %}
Once the server is back up, you may have to refresh the page for in order for the wizard dialog to show up.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
Using the OctoPrint Docker container? There's some [additional steps you have to follow ](https://cp2004.gitbook.io/ws281x-led-status/0.7.x/guides/setup-in-docker)for this to work.
{% endhint %}

### Check you have the right hardware:

{% content-ref url="setup-guide-1/supported-hardware" %}
[supported-hardware](https://cp2004.gitbook.io/ws281x-led-status/0.7.x/guides/setup-guide-1/supported-hardware)
{% endcontent-ref %}

### Next up: Wiring your LEDs

{% content-ref url="setup-guide-1/wiring-your-leds" %}
[wiring-your-leds](https://cp2004.gitbook.io/ws281x-led-status/0.7.x/guides/setup-guide-1/wiring-your-leds)
{% endcontent-ref %}
