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# Mapeo Desktop installation & setup

This section will cover all the necessary steps to install and set up Mapeo Desktop on your computer:

* [Installing Mapeo Desktop](/complete-reference-guide/mapeo-desktop-installation-setup/installing-mapeo-desktop.md)
* [Choosing Mapeo Desktop language](/complete-reference-guide/mapeo-desktop-installation-setup/app-settings.md)
* [Importing configurations to Mapeo Desktop](/complete-reference-guide/mapeo-desktop-installation-setup/importing-configurations.md)
* [Adding custom background maps to Mapeo Desktop](/complete-reference-guide/mapeo-desktop-installation-setup/adding-custom-base-maps-to-mapeo-desktop.md)
* [Updating Mapeo Desktop](/complete-reference-guide/mapeo-desktop-installation-setup/updating-mapeo-desktop.md)

Before you start, make sure that:

* Your computer <img src="/files/ocRkeqEiBJdI619QVEIy" alt="" data-size="line"> battery is fully charged or you have access to a charger and ![](/files/yIX5o6WW4e69EJqRdkcJ)electrical outlet.
* Your computer is <img src="/files/lUJ88Ji4dcuBw6akV00s" alt="" data-size="line"> virus-free.