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# Install an app distributed from Updraft

## Step 1: Check your inbox 

Installation of an application being distributed by Updraft begins with an email. Within such e-mail you will see an installation button and a QR-Code. 

![E-Mail Notification Desktop](/files/-MKkCs6y3boh0p-IQern)

![E-Mail Notification Mobile](/files/-MKkDQ1uUVxzQskSP1V6)

## Step 2: Scan the QR-Code or click on the install button

If you click on the install button you will be redirected to the mobile web page of Updraft where you will be guided through the installation of your app.

![Mobile web page](/files/-MKkDazdydlQaa_Hvv3g)

##  Step 3: Install your app

While downloading and installing your app, your testers and team members will see a progress bar.

![App download progress](/files/-MKkE90muoCvnNS0R2fV)

![Download of your app successful ](/files/-MKkELidE_i7E9v7GD9v)


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